Research Guides: Global and Transcultural Communication: General Reference & Background Info

Associated Press Stylebook online

AP Stylebook
The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, or AP Stylebook, is an essential style and usage guide for American English grammar created by journalists working for the Associated Press. Updated annually, it includes entries on standards for punctuation, abbreviations, photo captions, statistics and professional titles as well as overviews of media law, business reporting, inclusive storytelling, and other relevant topics.
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Biography Reference Bank
Excellent starting point for substantial biographies with links to recent relevant news articles, interviews, reviews, etc.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Very similar to the ANB, if your subject is a deceased, prominent citizen of the United Kingdom.
American National Biography (ANB)
American National Biography (ANB) contains biographical essays and topical articles on the lives of noteworthy deceased Americans to the present. There are specially selected collections covering American Indian Heritage, Asian Pacific American Heritage, Black History, Hispanic Heritage, Women's History.

Europa World Yearbook
Includes substantial histories and overviews, along with details on countries' governments, media systems, vital stats, etc.

Oxford Reference Online
Collection of specialized encyclopedias across a wide range of subject areas, from Food and Drink in America to Climate and Weather.
Credo Reference
Collection of reference works from a variety of publishers, including specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries. Entries include substantial bibliographies.
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
More specialized encyclopedias! Some highlights include Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns, Encyclopedia Judaica, and the Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary.

Essay & General Literature Index
Use this tool to find out which anthologies essays are printed in. Indexes 65,000 essays contained in some 5,300 anthologies and collections. Dates of coverage: 1985 to present.
Essay & General Literature Index Retrospective
Use this tool to find out which anthologies essays are printed in. Indexes 65,000 essays contained in some 5,300 anthologies and collections. Dates of coverage: 1900-1984.

NYC Green Book
The free, online version of the city's official directory. Includes listings for city, state, and federal agencies and courts, as well as a listing of national and international agencies and contacts.
Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations
Great source for descriptions and contact information for various organizations and associations. Search by region, city, or keyword. This resource is part of a larger platform, the Gale Directory Library, that includes additional helpful directories.
Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations
Provides information on more than 100, 000 associations and societies that are organized and function at the regional (both interstate and intrastate), state, county, city, neighborhood, and local levels. Coverage includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

ReferenceUSA
Directory of businesses; search by type, business classification, or location.
ReferenceUSA allows users to create personal accounts for saving searches and search criteria.

Annual data available for download beginning in 1997 for research and analysis purposes. Access is available through NYU FDA (Log in with your NYU credentials to view) or through Infogroup Historical Business via WRDS (WRDS account required).

Washington Information Directory
The Washington Information Directory is the essential one-stop source for information on U.S. governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations. This thoroughly researched guide provides capsule descriptions that help users quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization.

Hoovers
Find company overviews, histories, family trees, and financial statements. Includes some industry analysis as well.
Nexis Uni
Search for company names in the widget labeled "get company info." Dossiers include links out to recent news articles, legal cases, and in-depth Hoovers records.
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