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Using the Encyclopedia

Using the Encyclopedia. Types of Encyclopedias. Hard Copy World Book Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Americana Electronic: Access to Grolier’s Encyclopedia through Kentucky Virtual Library. www.kyvl.org World Book Online. www.worldbookonline.com *** Get passwords from the library. ***.

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Using the Encyclopedia

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  1. Using the Encyclopedia

  2. Types of Encyclopedias • Hard Copy • World Book Encyclopedia • Encyclopedia Americana • Electronic: • Access to Grolier’s Encyclopedia through Kentucky Virtual Library. www.kyvl.org • World Book Online. www.worldbookonline.com *** Get passwords from the library. ***

  3. Reasons to use the Encyclopedia • Want to learn more about a topic • Wish to verify information • Need to research a topic for a paper or for a class

  4. How to Use the Encyclopedia • Choose the appropriate volume using the first letter of the subject • Use guide words to find the topic • Read entry to find information

  5. Can’t Find What You Need? • Use the Index! • The Index is the final volume in an encyclopedia set. • Sometimes topics may be listed under a different name. The index will help you find the information you need.

  6. Credits • Original Source of Presentation: • Alton R-IV Public School District. http://alton.k12.mo.us/warren/Using%20an%20Encyclopedia.ppt • Modifications to Original Presentation: • Mace, Kivette N. “Using the Encylopedia.” File last modified on 10 Mar. 2010. PowerPoint file. • Sams, Jocelyn. "ELEM: Encyclopedia Powerpoint." Kentucky Library Media Specialist. University of Kentucky, 3 Mar. 2010. E-mail. 10 Mar. 2010. • - - -. "Using the Encyclopedia." File last modified on 3 Mar. 2010. PowerPoint file.

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