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Polk Community College Libraries |
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Encyclopedia Britannica |
Full text of a complete encyclopedia with related internet sites.
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Before you Search: All databases are available to currently enrolled student by selecting Databases from the PCC Library website and then selecting Logon to PCC's Databases. Borrower ID = Social Security Number. PIN = the last four digits of your SSN. |
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How to Search: For a simple search, type your key words in the search box and click on the Search button. The Results screen is divided into columns: websites related to the topic, Britannica articles, magazine articles, and related products. Results are listed by relevance - most appropriate closer to the top of the list. Select a title by double clicking. The story will then be displayed. Your search terms will be highlighted in the story. |
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How to Print: Click on the Print this Article button near the title of the article. This reformats the page for printing. Click on the Print icon at the top of the page. |
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How
to Cite: (MLA)
Author. "Title of work." Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
Encyclopedia Britannica. Polk Community College Library.
Lakeland, FL. Date of
Access. <http://www.britannica.com>. Example: "Florida." Encyclopędia Britannica 2003 Encyclopędia Britannica Online. Polk Community College Library. Lakeland, FL. 15 Oct. 2004. <http://www.britannica.com>. |
