Also known as 'Reference sources'.

Search the Credo Reference Database

• Authoritative essays from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and more
• Find relevant articles using the main search box
• Find Topic Pages for a quick overview
• Browse the collection
  • By topic area
  • By alphabetical title
• General topics may include a Mindmap
  • Good for brainstorming paper topics, especially for narrowing too-broad topics
  • The Mindmap contains follow-able links
• Offers citation support (will generate the reference for your References / Works Cited page)
  • Look on the upper right on essays/articles for the quote icon

Search Other Relevant Reference Databases

• Foundation Directory Online

  • Find grants to fund nonprofits. Email reference@framingham.edu for a password. Foundation Directory is limited to one concurrent user.  NOTE: There is an access issue with this DB currently; that is being cleared up with the vendor this week (2/3/25)