Using the Encyclopedia Types of Encyclopedias Hard Copy

Types of Encyclopedias Hard Copy n n World Book Encyclopedia Americana Electronic: n n

Reasons to use the Encyclopedia Want to learn more about a topic Wish to

How to Use the Encyclopedia Choose the appropriate volume using the first letter of

Can’t Find What You Need? Use the Index! The Index is the final volume

Credits Original Source of Presentation: n Alton R-IV Public School District. http: //alton. k

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Using the Encyclopedia

Types of Encyclopedias Hard Copy n n World Book Encyclopedia Americana Electronic: n n Access to Grolier’s Encyclopedia through Kentucky Virtual Library. www. kyvl. org World Book Online. www. worldbookonline. com *** Get passwords from the library. ***

Reasons to use the Encyclopedia Want to learn more about a topic Wish to verify information Need to research a topic for a paper or for a class

How to Use the Encyclopedia Choose the appropriate volume using the first letter of the subject Use guide words to find the topic Read entry to find information

Can’t Find What You Need? Use the Index! The Index is the final volume in an encyclopedia set. Sometimes topics may be listed under a different name. The index will help you find the information you need.

Credits Original Source of Presentation: n Alton R-IV Public School District. http: //alton. k 12. mo. us/warren/Using%20 an%20 Encyclopedia. ppt Modifications to Original Presentation: n n n Mace, Kivette N. “Using the Encylopedia. ” File last modified on 10 Mar. 2010. Power. Point file. Sams, Jocelyn. "ELEM: Encyclopedia Powerpoint. " Kentucky Library Media Specialist. University of Kentucky, 3 Mar. 2010. E-mail. 10 Mar. 2010. - - -. "Using the Encyclopedia. " File last modified on 3 Mar. 2010. Power. Point file.