Print Reference Sources Show Reference books are books you can't checkout of the library. Why can't they be checked out?
Traditional print reference sources are a mainstay item for your professor. When your professor tells you that you need to use reference sources, he or she is almost always refering to the print version, not the online version. The reference section of most libraries will contain encylcopedias, dictionaries, factbooks, indexes, almanacs, and key "starting points" for your research. When you are not sure where to begin, some of these sources listed here can probably help you. Types of Reference
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Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Atlases & Almanacs Common Types of Dictionaries and Atlases A dictionary defines words or phrases. If you do not understand what your professor meant when he or she used the word "peregrination" or "Le Mer" you could look it up using one (or more) of these types of dictionaries:
Atlases and Maps there are three types of atlases and maps: current, historical, and thematic. Atlases are collections of maps, and sometimes include supplementary illustrations. Maps are visual representations of a physical area, such as oceans, the universe, and the world. Examples:
Encyclopedias and Almanacs Encyclopedias There are two main categories of encyclopedias: general and subject. They use indexes and “see also' to help the user find the information. A general encyclopedia covers information that is interdisciplinary and broad in scope. Usually you will find factual answers, general background information and preliminary research information. A subject encyclopedia covers a single subject and provides in-depth information. Here you may find scholarly coverage of topics within the subject. Almanacs usually deal with the information of a particular country from a current and historical perspective (may include comparative world history and current data); it contains very practical information. For example, what if you think the design of one of the flags for the confederate army during the civil war included a palm tree, but your friend thinks it had a snake on it. You could find out by looking in the World Almanac. Handbooks, Manuals, Yearbooks & Biographical Sources Handbooks, etc. Handbooks or Manuals are handy guides to a subject; they often include examples or illustrations, or both. Examples:
Yearbooks contain facts and statistics for a single year Examples:
Biographical Sources Direct biographical sources provide the information about the person. Examples:
Indirect Biographical Sources lead the user to other sources where the information may be found. Example:
Directories list people and organizations, supplying contact information – the most well known directory is the telephone book. Examples:
Online Reference Sources The Nature of Online Reference Collections Almost everyone has encountered reference books in libraries and knows them as "books that can't be checked out". But what if you find them online? Are they still reference? A High Quality Online Reference Source should:
In general, online reference materials are consulted the same way as print reference materials; they contain specific pieces of information and are not usually read from cover to cover. The most familiar types are dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, biographical sources, directories, atlases, and bibliographies. Dictionaries Types of Dictionaries
Dictionaries on the Internet If you are at home, work, or your dorm and you need to look up a word, you can also use an online version of this particular dictionary. The American Heritage Dictionary exists both in print (book) in the library and online (computer file). For the online version, search OCLC worldcat for this title. Then, click the link that says “Connect to this title online' to go to the electronic version of this item. You will go to Bartelyby.com's online version of this dictionary. The dictionary is searchable but you must be accurate with spelling in order for the computer to retrieve the definition you are looking for. If you do not know the correct spelling of a word, you may want to browse through a print dictionary rather than an online version. What is reference book types of reference books?They are used to locate specific facts and background information. Examples of reference books or reference sources include dictionaries and encyclopedias; however, there are many kinds of reference works in a library collection, as this table illustrates.
What are the 5 reference books?The most familiar types of reference are:. Dictionaries.. Encyclopedias.. Almanacs.. Directories.. Hanbooks and yearbooks.. Atlases and bibliographies.. What are the three types of reference materials?Dictionaries (both language and topical) Encyclopedias. Bibliographies (lists of resources on a specific topic)
What are the types reference?There are various types of referencing in research work but we shall consider the five major types of referencing viz:. OXFORD.. HARVARD.. CHICAGO.. |