English 1119
Dewey Decimal System
developed in 1876 by Melvil Dwewy to classify non-fiction books in a library
call number
dewey decimal number plus author's classification
spine, author, title, and subject cards have this
dewey decimal system number
Fiction book
f or Fic on a card
ask permission to quote the person, be exact
fifth thing when planning an interview
make an appointment
first thing when planning an interview
primary source
first-hand information
take notes
fourth thing when planning an interview
secondary source
information gathered by someone else
source card
list information about a resource used in research
Headings of RGPL
listed alphabetically by subject and author
world atlas
maps of all the continents and countries of the world
dictionary
most common reference book
card catalog
most important item for locating material in the library
10
number of classes in the Dewey decimal system
One
number of facts per note card
Halley's Bible Handbook
pictures and historical information about the Bible arranged like the books of the Bible
plagerism
presenting others' thoughts, ideas, words, or facts as your own
first-hand information
primary source of a researcher
prepare a list of questions
second thing when planning an interview
thank the person
sixth thing when planning an interview
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature Entry
subject, magazine, title, month, year, author entry, volume number, page numbers, author
Hebrews 2:1
therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
listen carefully during the interview
third thing when planning an interview
note card
used to record research information and quotes
Who's Who in America
volumes containing facts only about living, famous persons
Encyclopedia
volumes containing information on many subjects
card catalog
where to find author, title, and subject cards arranged by Dewey decimal system numbers
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature
contain alphabetical index of articles, stories, and poems found in magazines
Biography
B on a card
Bible atlas
Bibleland maps
000-099
General Works: encyclopedias, atlases
900-999
History: geography, travel, biography
400-499
Language: dictionaries, grammars, thesauri
800-899
Literature: writing, speeches, poetry, plays, essays
100-199
Philosophy: philosophy, psychology, personal problems, and conduct
Reference book
R on a card
200-299
Religion: Bible,bible study books
500-599
Science: astronomy, biology, mathematics, chemistry, physics
300-399
Social Sciences: government, etiquette,folklore, economics,law
600-699
Technology: useful arts, inventions, health, clothing, farming, automobile mechanics, aviation
700-799
The Arts: fine arts, sculpture, music, painting, sports
Il
abbreviation for illustrations
Bible dictionary
alphabetical arrangement of information on Biblical subjects
concordance
alphabetical listing of key words and the Scripture verses in which they are used
Nonfiction books in a library
arranged by call number
bibliography
arranged in alphabetical order of authors' last names
Fiction books in a library
arranged in alphabetical order of the author's last name
types of cards
author, title, and subject
parts of a note card
author, title, topic, page number, note
parts of a source card
call number, author, title, publishing information
