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This can be found in the back of most non-fiction books, or the last book in a volume of encyclopedias.
This can be found in the back of most non-fiction books, or the last book in a volume of encyclopedias.
The Index
This contains quick, short facts about many subjects. The information is often presented in tables, charts and graphs.
This contains quick, short facts about many subjects. The information is often presented in tables, charts and graphs.
An Almanac
This contains short, informational articles on many subjects - like people, places, events, animals, etc.
This contains short, informational articles on many subjects - like people, places, events, animals, etc.
An Encyclopedia
Google is a __________ ___________.
Google is a __________ ___________.
Search engine
This reference material is arranged alphabetically and contains definitions, pronounciations and parts of speech.
This reference material is arranged alphabetically and contains definitions, pronounciations and parts of speech.
dictionary
This reference material will provide you with many different kinds of maps. Hint: Use it to find out where you are AT.
This reference material will provide you with many different kinds of maps. Hint: Use it to find out where you are AT.
ATlas
This gives you definitions of words you find in the book you are reading. It is found in the back of non-fiction books.
This gives you definitions of words you find in the book you are reading. It is found in the back of non-fiction books.
Glossary
This is the first step in the research process. Hint: It involves picking a topic but is NOT 'picking a topic'.
This is the first step in the research process. Hint: It involves picking a topic but is NOT 'picking a topic'.
PLAN
This kind of map shows the borders of continents, countries, and cities.
This kind of map shows the borders of continents, countries, and cities.
Political map
This kind of map shows mountains, plains, rivers, and lakes.
This kind of map shows mountains, plains, rivers, and lakes.
Physical map
The quickest way to find a map of South America would be to use an:
The quickest way to find a map of South America would be to use an:
Atlas
The most efficient way to learn about a humming bird’s habitat and diet would be to use an:
The most efficient way to learn about a humming bird’s habitat and diet would be to use an:
Encyclopedia
If you wanted to find the average yearly price of gold for the last 10 years you would use an:
If you wanted to find the average yearly price of gold for the last 10 years you would use an:
Almanac
If you wanted to find quality published articles online to use for research you would use a:
If you wanted to find quality published articles online to use for research you would use a:
Database
If you wanted to find out if the word “poem” had one syllable or two you would use a:
If you wanted to find out if the word “poem” had one syllable or two you would use a:
Dictionary
If you wanted to look up “John Smith” in the encyclopedia, what is the letter of the book he would be found in?
If you wanted to look up “John Smith” in the encyclopedia, what is the letter of the book he would be found in?
Book S
Why do you use a thesaurus?
Why do you use a thesaurus?
to find synonyms
If the index of an encyclopedia tells you that the information you are looking for is on “M:443,” what volume and page should you look at?
If the index of an encyclopedia tells you that the information you are looking for is on “M:443,” what volume and page should you look at?
Volume M, Page 443
If you want to find what a tiger eats in your non-fiction book called TIGERS,, what section of the book should you go to?
If you want to find what a tiger eats in your non-fiction book called TIGERS,, what section of the book should you go to?
Index
Here is some information given by a dictionary: “Quaff: (ka-waf) v., Quaffed, Quaffing. 1 To drink quickly.” What part of speech in the word “Quaff?”
Here is some information given by a dictionary: “Quaff: (ka-waf) v., Quaffed, Quaffing. 1 To drink quickly.” What part of speech in the word “Quaff?”
Verb
Will this website be a good one to use when researching Europe: www.ir.europeanunion.gov
Will this website be a good one to use when researching Europe: www.ir.europeanunion.gov
Yes, it ends in .gov
If you are reading the 2012 World Almanac, can you be sure that it will give you quality information?
If you are reading the 2012 World Almanac, can you be sure that it will give you quality information?
Yes, it is up to date
Is Wikipedia a good source to use on your research papers?
Is Wikipedia a good source to use on your research papers?
No, it can be edited by anyone at anytime
Should I use a Website about medicines available to treat a disease that is dated 1985?
Should I use a Website about medicines available to treat a disease that is dated 1985?
No, you should use a more current Website (from a reliable source).
The Website I am using has no author listed. Should I use it?
The Website I am using has no author listed. Should I use it?
Perhaps not because you don't know if the person is credible.
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