Unit 8: Using References- Informational References
What is an Encyclopedias
A comprehensive reference book containing articles on a wide rang of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field, usually arranged alphabetically
What are informational resources?
Informational references provide descriptions, facts and general information about a topic- -Encyclopedias -Atlases -Almanacs
Why use an Encyclopedia?
They contain big picture content and provide many layers of information- -descriptions, facts, images They are easy to use and information is factual and credible
Online Encyclopedias
They contain big picture content and provide many layers of information- -video, sound, email and blog forums Be sure to check if the source is credible
Types of almanacs
Hard-copy almanacs- books CD-ROM Online almanacs -www.almanac.com - Old Farmers Almanac
Types of Atlases
Hard-copy atlases - book CD-ROM Online Atlases -www.googlemaps.com
Types of Encyclopedias
Hard-copy encyclopedias- books CD-ROM Online encyclopedias- -www.wikipedia.com -www.encyclopedia.com
What is an almanac
A book of statistical data, graphs and charts Almanacs can have specific subjects- -Weather -Sports -Business
What is an Atlas?
A book, or collection of maps Examples of specialized atlases- -Road -Country -Recreation
Why use an almanac?
Almanacs provide- -Statistical data -Comparative data -Applicable visual aids to understand large amounts of information quickly -Usually applies to one calendar year
Why use an atlas?
Atlases provide: -Road maps -Country, city and state boundaries -Political and physical features - Many different views of one location; information about an area