Reference Materials 1 Introduction We use reference materials

Reference Materials 1

Introduction: • We use reference materials to help us with our research or writing. • Reference materials give us factual information to make our work accurate and easy to understand. 2

The Dictionary: • The dictionary is a book that gives definitions of words. • It lists words in ABC order. • By using guide words found at the top of each page, we can find the location of the entry word. 3

The Thesaurus: • The thesaurus is used to help us with our writing. • It lists synonyms and antonyms so we may add variety to our word choices. • Words are in ABC order. • Not all thesauruses have antonyms. 4

The Atlas: • An atlas is a book of maps. • Maps are listed in ABC order. • There are different types: world atlases of countries 5

Encyclopedias: • Encyclopedias are a set of books used to find information. • Topics are listed in ABC order. • Articles provide basic information about each topic. 6

The Internet: i. Google • The Internet is a worldwide network connecting millions of computers. • It is a way to get information from all around the world through a computer. • Search engines (like Google) are used to find 8 information.

The Almanac: • The Almanac is a book that is published yearly. • It includes weather forecasts, gardening tips, tide tables, Olympic Game results & other information. • The Table of Contents can be used to help find a topic. http: //www. almanac. c om/extras/2009/index. php

The Newspaper: • The newspaper is a publication, usually published daily or weekly. • It contains current news, editorials, articles, and advertisements. • Articles are arranged in sections by topic such as: international, national and local news, sports and business. • A Table of Contents is available. 10

Lets Test Your Knowledge • Answer the following question about reference sources 11

• Zoe is doing a report on Zimbabwe and needs to know what the country's average temperature is in the winter. Where should she look first? • a. dictionary b. television c. almanac d. newspaper 12

Alamanc 13

• Brian needs to know • a. personal interview the distance between b. newspaper Brussels and Brisbane. c. encyclopedia What resource should d. atlas he use first? 14

Atlas 15

• Michael wants the latest medical news about mumps. Which of the following would provide him with the latest research information? • a. books b. Internet c. atlas d. newspaper 16

Internet 17

• Ben is doing research • a. newspaper on zebras and wants b. almanac to read a good general c. encyclopedia background article on d. interview with the animal. Where someone that's been should he look? on an African Safari 18

Encyclopedia 19

• Sue wants to know what the life of a teacher might be like. Where should she turn? • a. dictionary b. an interview with a teacher c. encyclopedia d. educational journal 20

Interview with a teacher 21

• Where can you find the definition of the word terrestrial? • • almanac dictionary atlas thesaurus 22

• Jessie wants to read • a. encyclopedia about the airport b. reference book on expansion project airports currently taking place c. local newspaper in her city. The d. almanac information seems to change daily. Where should she go for information? 23

Local Newspaper 24