No Time to Go to the Library? Get Your Encyclopedia Fix Online
Sometimes you have to do research, and you do not have time to go to the library, and nor do you have the funds to purchase online access to one of the respected online encyclopedias. Good news is, free online encyclopedias do exist! Now you can rule out making a last minute trip to the library and instead handle your research needs from the comfort of your couch. Here are two common ways to access encyclopedia quality research for free.
1. Activate a free trial.
The big name and recognizable encyclopedias are now online. In most cases, these online encyclopedias will offer portions of articles for free online perusal, with entire articles and premium content only available after purchasing a membership or engaging in a free trial. If you find that you do not need encyclopedia access often, then a free, limited trial could be the perfect solution for you.
2. Use truly free online encyclopedias.
Any online encyclopedias free for use were at one point considered factually inaccurate. Did you know that online encyclopedias free for use are more accurate and trustworthy than ever? In 2005, 86 percent of teachers forbade their students from using crowd sourced encyclopedias for their research. In 2012, that percentage of teachers dropped to 73 percent. Approximately 98 percent of articles on a crowd sourced encyclopedia are accurate. Slowly but surely, the acceptance of online encyclopedias free for use is increasing.
It is advisable to do a little research on the online encyclopedia site before you decide to use it. They may have awards showing their accuracy, and that can help to put your mind at ease. Many free online encyclopedias hold their articles up to high standards for neutrality, sourcing, encyclopedic, and verified content. Whatever your research needs, online encyclopedias are convenient, and in many cases can be trusted.
