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VIC151 Theories and Practices of Teaching

Reference sources

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Encyclopedias, guides and handbooks (also called "reference sources") are excellent sources to consult when starting your research.

These sources, authored by experts in the respective fields, can:

  • clarify concepts and/or theories 
  • provide and define important terminology
  • suggest search terms that will help in finding secondary sources
  • identify relevant theorists and/or seminal works related to the topic