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Cover
• The COVER tells the reader what the book will be about.
• Usually includes:– picture or illustration– the title of the book– the author(s)
Title Page
• The TITLE PAGE repeats the information given on the cover.
• Provides the reader with information about:– the book’s title– it’s author(s)– the publisher – the publisher’s locations
Copyright Page
• The COPYRIGHT PAGE includes copyright information such as:– when the book was
published– who it was published by
Dedication
• The DEDICATION is found in the front of the book.
• It is a message from the author expressing appreciation to someone for his or her help and support.
Table of Contents
• The TABLE OF CONTENTS lists:– the titles of the chapters
or units in the book– the pages on which they
begin
Preface
• The PREFACE is an explanation of the book
• Also may be called the Foreword or Introduction.
Footnote
• The FOOTNOTE is a note placed at the bottom of a page of a book that comments on or cites a reference.
• Something related to but of less importance than the larger work.
Appendix
• The APPENDIX includes supplementary (or extra) information found in the form of:– charts– lists– tables
• Located in the back of a book.
• Most often found in reference books and textbooks.
Bibliography
• The BIBLIOGRAPHY is a list of books found in the back of the book.
• These are either books the author has used for research or books recommended for further study of the topic.
Index
• The INDEX is an alphabetical listing of– the subjects or topics– the pages where they
can be located
• It is found in the back of a book.