researching with references 6
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Research andResearch andReference Reference
SkillsSkills
Caroline Middle SchoolVA SOL 7.4, 7.6
References can be both Print and References can be both Print and Electronic.Electronic.
Caroline Middle SchoolVA SOL 7.4, 7.6
Today and tomorrow we will Today and tomorrow we will review the purposes of various review the purposes of various types of references and look at types of references and look at some examples.some examples.
Foldable:Foldable:
Our notes will be taken in the Our notes will be taken in the form of a foldable. form of a foldable.
Please follow the directions Please follow the directions carefully.carefully.
Caroline Middle SchoolVA SOL 7.4, 7.6
Print ReferencesPrint References• Encyclopedia• Atlas• Almanac• Dictionary• Thesaurus• Magazines• Newspapers
Foldable Part 1Foldable Part 11. Fold your paper
hotdog style (don’t tear it out of your iBook).
Foldable Part 1Foldable Part 11. Fold your paper
hotdog style (don’t tear it out of your iBook).
2. Draw four blocks (by drawing 3 horizontal lines) across the half sheet.
3. Label as shown.
Foldable Part 2Foldable Part 21. Open the page
and draw the lines on the back of the
page to match each box.
Foldable Part 3Foldable Part 3 On the inside of
each labeled box, write the definition as it appears on the
slides.
Foldable Part 4Foldable Part 4 Next to the definition, cut out the sample
image that matches the
text and glue it in the
remaining block.
EncyclopediaEncyclopedia
• Includes information on people, animals, events and other topics.
- Arranged in alphabetical order by subject
AtlasAtlas
• A bound collection of all types of maps of the world, a country, or state
AlmanacAlmanac• A yearly
calendar/listing providing a wide variety of information on the times of certain events.
ThesaurusThesaurus
• A book of synonyms and antonyms
Foldable 2Foldable 2• Make the same
foldable with 4 boxes on the NEXT page.
• Label as shown.
Foldable 2Foldable 2• Open the folded
page and draw the lines on the inside, just like the first foldable.
• Continue with the definitions and images.
DictionaryDictionary
Contains:•Spellings•Definitions•Pronunciation•Parts of speech
MagazinesMagazines• Contain
articles to entertain, inform, and persuade.
• Usually target a specific audience.
NewspaperNewspaper• Informs the
audience about news in a particular area with various articles.
WebsitesWebsites• Most common
reference.• Online
references of all kinds.
Guided PracticeGuided PracticeIn which reference would you look to find the pronunciation of the word “invigorating”?
A. Medical AlmanacB. Online DictionaryC. World Atlas
Guided PracticeGuided PracticeIn which reference would you look to find the best season for growing cabbage?
A. Online News ArticleB. Farmer’s AlmanacC. World Atlas
Guided PracticeGuided PracticeWhich words would you enter into a search engine to find the history of the Islamic faith?
A. Islamic, people, faithB. Islam, religion, historyC. Islam, search, faith
Guided PracticeGuided PracticePost- 1. (n) central base or camp 2.(v) to place in a position to be seen 3. (n) place of duty.
Match each statement to the definition:
A. Our post is at Fort Hood, Texas.B. I made sure to post the homework online.C. You can’t leave your post until someone
takes your place.
Guided PracticeGuided PracticeIn which reference would you find the shortest route from CMS to Spotsylvania Towne Center?
A. World AlmanacB. Virginia AtlasC. Online Encyclopedia
Part 2Part 2
Reference Text FeaturesReference Text FeaturesNotes, Foldable Notes, Foldable
ContinuedContinued
Some Features Reference Some Features Reference Sources may have in CommonSources may have in Common
• Title Page• Table of Contents• Glossary• Index• Bibliography• Database
Title PageTitle Page• Title• Author• Publisher• Place of publication• Copyright date, publisher, city of
publication, other information about the book
Title PageTitle Page
Canine Encyclopedia
Written by Emani Fischer, Owen Thompson, and David White
Published by Caroline Scholastic Books in Milford, Virginia.
Copyright 2014
Duplications are illegal. No one may reproduce any part of this book without written permission from the authors.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents• What the book contains is broken
down by – Chapters– Page Numbers– Includes where to find Glossary Index
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsCanine Encyclopedia
Table of Contents
Domestic Dogs…………………………….4Rare Breeds ………………………………..19Asian Imports……………………………… 45Cross Breeds……………………………… ..87Show Dogs……………………………………93Working Dogs……………………………...199Health Therapy Companions………..209Dental Care……………………………........298Diet and Exercise…………………………307Communicable Diseases…………….345Glossary…………………………………………410Index ……………………………………………450
Which page does the chapter on “show dogs” begin on?
GlossaryGlossary
• Includes important words from the textbook along with their definitions
• Located at the back of the book, before the Index– It is in alphabetical order
GlossaryGlossaryCanine Encyclopedia
Glossary
BBroken – 1) tame 2) taught to relieve itself outdoorsCCanine- Latin root for “dog.” Used to categorize all varieties of dogs.RRabid- having rabiesRabies-a contagious ailment usually contracted by rodents. Characteristics include violent behavior and foaming at the mouth.SShow dog – dog bred to compete for appearance, balance, and temperamentTTemperament – disposition, varies from tame to wild.
IndexIndex• Includes information
about everything in the book and which page(s) to find the information in the book– located at the very back of
the book– listed in alphabetical order
IndexIndexCanine Encyclopedia
Index
AAlpine terrier…………………………….49Aspen retriever…………………………19, 76Asian Chow……………………………… 45, 77, 334B Beagle……………………………… ..87, 89, 209Bassett hound…………………………………11, 43CChihuahua……………………………44, 36, 78Chow……………………………...12, 17, 199DDauschund…………………………..67,99Doberman…………………………………87, 65
On which page can you find information about Chihuahuas?
BibliographyBibliography
• Reference page for list of other sources for a book/paper– Alphabetical order by the
author’s last name•Also includes book title,
where published, publisher, copyright date, page numbers (if cited)
BibliographyBibliographyCanine Encyclopedia
Bibliography
Doe, John. “The History of Show Dogs.” Arizona: University of Phoenix 1997.
Fernandez, Tiffany. “Canine Facts.” Florida: Tallahassee. 2009.
Sturk, Gibson, and Kraynak. “An Encyclopedia of All Things Dog.” Virginia: Milford. 2013.
Zayas, Emma. “2010 Show Dog Almanac.” Virginia: King William. 2012.
DatabaseDatabase
• A collection of references within a singe source or location.
• Examples:Library CatalogSchool Database
DatabaseDatabase
Search by:Name, Title or Keyword.
Enter
Guided PracticeGuided Practice
Using what you’ve learned about references and their structures, we will now practice application of this knowledge.Please raise your hand to volunteer your answers!
Which is the reference page Which is the reference page or or list of sources list of sources for a book?for a book?
• Index• Glossary• Title Page• Bibliography
Which source would be used Which source would be used to learn to pronounce a word? to learn to pronounce a word?
• Thesaurus• Dictionary• Almanac• Encyclopedia
Your family is driving to Boston, Your family is driving to Boston, Massachusetts, this summer. Massachusetts, this summer.
Where would you look to find out how Where would you look to find out how long the drive will be?long the drive will be? • Globe• U.S. Atlas• Encyclopedia• Geography book
Wade wants to find out which football Wade wants to find out which football team won the Rose Bowl in 1992. What team won the Rose Bowl in 1992. What
resource would help him resource would help him find this information?find this information?
• 1992 Sports Almanac• Encyclopedia Entry on “Rose
Bowl”• 1992 Medical Almanac• 1990s Atlas
What is the reference page What is the reference page for a list of sources for a list of sources
for a book?for a book?
• Index• Glossary• Title page• Bibliography
Jordan is reading a book about Jordan is reading a book about dinosaurs. Where should he look to dinosaurs. Where should he look to
find the definition of a wordfind the definition of a word he doesn’t know? he doesn’t know?
• Title page• Table of contents• Index• Glossary
Which of the following is an annual Which of the following is an annual publication with a calendarpublication with a calendar
for the year? for the year?
• Atlas• Almanac• Thesaurus• Dictionary
What question can Arianna What question can Arianna answer using a thesaurus?answer using a thesaurus?
• What is the capital of Maine?• What words means the same
as funny?• What do bears do when they
hibernate?• Does it ever snow in Spain?
While doing math homework, Alexis While doing math homework, Alexis became confused by two words, became confused by two words,
numeratornumerator and and denominatordenominator. . Where Where in her book would she most likely in her book would she most likely find correct definitions of these find correct definitions of these
words?words? • Table of contents• Glossary• Title page• Index
In which of these resources would you In which of these resources would you find a listing of major earthquakes find a listing of major earthquakes
during the last century?during the last century? • Almanac• Thesaurus• Dictionary• Encyclopedia
Which part of the book gives the Which part of the book gives the name of the book and name of the book and
the name of the publisher?the name of the publisher?
• Index• Glossary• Title page• Table of Contents
Which resource would contain Which resource would contain information on the information on the
development of electricity?development of electricity?
• Philadelphia Atlas• 1881 Almanac• Online Dictionary• Online Encyclopedia
Which would be the best source Which would be the best source for info about the years for info about the years
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was alive?Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was alive?
• Farmer’s Almanac• Collegiate Thesaurus• Online Dictionary• Encyclopedia.com
The part of the book that contains The part of the book that contains references to other sourcesreferences to other sources
is called the… is called the…
• Atlas• Index• Glossary• Bibliography
What piece of information What piece of information would be found would be found on a title page? on a title page?
• Author’s name• History of the publisher• Number of pages in the book• Number of other books by the
author
Where would you find Where would you find a summary of a summary of
Abraham Lincoln’s life?Abraham Lincoln’s life?
• Google Earth• www.thesaurus.com• Online encyclopedia• 1918 Almanac
Aiden is writing his hypothesis for Aiden is writing his hypothesis for his science fair project in Ms. his science fair project in Ms.
Sheiber’s class. Sheiber’s class. Where would he find books on the Where would he find books on the
topic of “solar power”?topic of “solar power”?
• Thesaurus• Textbook glossary• Poor Richard’s Almanac• Library Database
Your Turn!Your Turn!