When & Why To Use Each Reference Source

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When & Why To Use Each Reference Source Room 113 Fall 2009

Types of Reference Sources Almanac Atlas Dictionary Encyclopedia Textbook Thesaurus Website

Almanac An annual publication that includes: Weather information Sun, Moon, Stars Information Calendar Information Presented in tables (columns & rows), lists, or short articles

Atlas A book of maps, illustrations, and graphics

Dictionary A book that contains an alphabetical list of words and information about them Information includes: Definition Pronunciation Syllabication Part of Speech

Encyclopedia A reference book (many volumes) that contains articles on various topics Arranged in Alphabetical Order Possible Topics You Could Find: Anteater China Golden Retriever

Textbook A book used in school or college A way to guide instruction of a topic

Thesaurus A book containing a list of synonyms and sometime antonyms

Website A page that is connected to the internet

Partner Directions Look at your shoulder partner. (If you don’t have a shoulder partner, GO FIND ONE NOW!) The person whose FIRST name begins with a letter that is earlier in the alphabet will be PARTNER A. The person whose FIRST name begins with a letter that is later in the alphabet will be PARTNER B.

I Would Use…. PARTNER A: I would use a _______________ if I wanted to read a chapter that my teacher had assigned for homework. PARTNER B: I agree because _________ OR I disagree because ________.

PARTNER A: I agree because _________ . When Would You Use…. PARTNER B: You would use an encyclopedia if you wanted to _____________. PARTNER A: I agree because _________ . OR I disagree because _________.

TRUE / FALSE??? You would you a dictionary to find out an antonym of the word nervous. FALSE!

TRUE / FALSE If I wanted to know how much an adult black stallion weighs (on average), I could look on a website OR in an encyclopedia. TRUE!

TRUE / FALSE??? You would use an atlas if you were moving to Missouri and wanted to find out how cold it gets in the winter. FALSE!