These resources are good for gaining a broad understanding of a topic or when seeking definitions for to help frame and contextualize your research. For research methods, see the tab on the left "Research Methods Resources."
Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent by 
The SAGE Handbook of Educational Leadership by 
Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education by SAGE Research Methods provides information on writing a research question, conducting a literature review, choosing a research method, collecting and analyzing data, and writing up the findings. SAGE Research Methods’ coverage spans the full range of research methods used in the social and behavioral sciences, plus a wide range of methods commonly used in science, technology, medicine, and the humanities.
The Sage Handbook of Research in International Education by 
