I. Background Information in Handbooks, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias
Includes concise entries on topics, sometimes including bibliographies of primary and secondary resources for further study
II. Articles in Mostly English Language Sources
These are good starting points and suitable for undergraduates.
III. Articles in English and Foreign Language Sources
These are good for advanced topics and graduate/faculty research.
IV. Articles and Books in Other Related Resources
These resources are more suitable for advanced topics or graduate level use.