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Reference Resources Script. Library Instruction Lovejoy Library Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Revised 1/10. Types of Research Questions. Quick-answer In-depth. What 2 teams played in the 1944 Crosstown World Series?. Quick-Answer Research Questions.

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  1. Reference Resources Script Library Instruction Lovejoy Library Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Revised 1/10

  2. Types of Research Questions • Quick-answer • In-depth

  3. What 2 teams played in the 1944 Crosstown World Series? Quick-Answer Research Questions • SOURCE: Cultural Encyclopedia of Baseball • What day did Apollo 11 land on the moon? • SOURCE: Chronology of World History • What is a parable? • SOURCE: Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

  4. In-Depth Research Questions • What are the treatments for schizophrenia? • What events led to the fall of the Roman Empire? • What changes occur in plants during photosynthesis? • What are the major themes of The Great Gatsby?

  5. Location of Reference Sources • Reference Collection • Ready Reference • Copiers Wireless Internet Access Available PLanguage/Literature P Philology & Linguistics PA Greek & Latin PB Modern European PC Modern Romance PE English language PF German PG Slavic PM Artificial LanguagePN Journalism PQ Romantic Lit PR English Lit PS American Lit PZ Fiction Book Collection Stairs Elevator Stairs Elevator Computing area A General Works B Philosophy, Psychology, Religion C History and Auxiliary Sciences D History (except America) E-F History & Geography of the Americas G Geography and Anthropology H Social Science J Political Science K Law L Education M Music N Fine Arts P Language and Literature Q Science R Medicine S Agriculture, Plant & Animal Industry T Technology U Military Science V Naval Science Z Books in General Reference Collection Study Area Quiet Study Area Stairs Emergency Exit Study Area Restrooms P Starts A Starts Quiet Study Area Offices Atrium Study Area Offices Library Instruction Classroom ROOM 1050 Music Listening Room M Music MT Instruction & Study Computing area SelF Copy Browsing Collection Offices Information Literacy y P Computing Area InterlibraryLoan ROOM 1045G printers Information Desk Computing area Online catalog Book Collection L Education N Fine Arts {Charge Value to your Cougar Card } Self Checkout CSVT Administrative Offices Circulation Desk Circulation Offices Northh Basement Entrance Stairs Elevator Main Entrance South Fire Extinguisher Help Phone Revised Sept 28, 2006 Fire Alarm First Floor

  6. Characteristics of Reference Sources • Frequently updated • Provide information in a concise manner • Cannot be checked out of the library

  7. Determining the Scope of Reference Sources • Examine the table of contents • Examine the index • Check the publication date

  8. Important Features of Reference Sources • Bibliographies – a list of articles and/or books that appear at the end of an entry and indicate material the author has utilized or recommends for additional research.

  9. Signed Articles are written by experts in the respective fields and indicate the authoritativeness of the information in the reference source. Important Features of Reference Sources

  10. Types of Reference Sources • Dictionaries • Encyclopedias • Almanacs and Yearbooks

  11. Dictionaries • Dictionaries - list the words of a particular language with the correct: • spelling • definition • pronunciation • grammatical usage • Types of Dictionaries • General • Specific • Subject

  12. Dictionaries (General) • Abridged Dictionaries– list only a selection of words in a particular language. • Unabridged Dictionaries– attempt to include all of the words in a particular language and often provide extensive information for each entry.

  13. Abridged Dictionaries • Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary- an abridged dictionary that includes the definitions, etymology, pronunciations, usage dates and notes, and cross-references for over 75,000 words. (Webster’s is also available in an electronic format)

  14. Unabridged Dictionaries • Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – an unabridged dictionarythatis the accepted authority on the English language and an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, usage, and pronunciation of millions of words, taken from both the present and past. (The OED is also available in an electronic format)

  15. Other Categories of Dictionaries • Specialized Dictionaries- approach the study of words from a different perspective or examinespecial categories of words. Subject Dictionaries - are devoted to a specific field and provide definitions for terms and subjects associated with that field.

  16. Specialized Dictionaries • Bartlett’s Roget’s Thesaurus – A thesaurus is a specialized dictionary that organizes words and concepts thematically. For each word contained in a thesaurus, a list of words with similar or opposite meanings has also been provided.

  17. Subject Dictionaries • Twentieth-Century Literary Movements Dictionary – a subject dictionary that provides definitions for and examples of over 500 different 20th century literary movements and schools and identifies individuals associated with each school.

  18. Encyclopedias • Encyclopedias – • attempt to cover knowledge in a comprehensive manner. • provide general facts and an overview of a topic or subject. • contain articles written by specialists in their fields. • include bibliographies and illustrations with some entries. • Types of Encyclopedias • General • Subject

  19. Encyclopedias (General) • Encyclopædia Britannica - a general encyclopedia considered to be one of the most comprehensive and respected reference products available. (Britannicais also available in an electronic format)

  20. Subject Encyclopedias • Encyclopedia of Precolonial Africa – a subject encyclopedia containing articles that provide information on all aspects of precolonial Africa. Each article is signed and includes a bibliography of additional reference material.

  21. Almanacs and Yearbooks • Provide information in a concise form • Provide statistical information • Provide coverage of events of the previous year

  22. Almanacs and Yearbooks • Almanac – annual publication containing statistics and information about the events of the previous year. • Yearbook – report of statistics or facts published on a yearly basis

  23. Almanacs • World Almanac (and Book of Facts)– contains statistics and information about various nations around the world. (World Almanac isalso available in an electronic format)

  24. Yearbooks • Statistical Abstract of the United States– contains thousands of statistical tables for the United States covering a variety of social and economic subjects. (Statistical Abstract is also available in an electronic format)

  25. PT1203. T2 PN1707 .A48 PN1707. B2305 PN1708. Z13 PS832. M4

  26. Conclusion Ask if students they have any questions. Encourage them to feel comfortable asking for assistance either at the Information Desk, contacting the Instruction Office, or via our Ask a Librarian service if they are having difficulties. Reassure them everyone is willing to assist them!

  27. Group Activity Explanation Reference Resources Worksheet Using your assigned quick-answer reference question, brainstorm possible reference materials that will provide the answer to your question. Use the library’s online catalog to search for appropriate reference materials then use the reference book to locate the answer to your question. You have 15 minutes to complete the assignment. Groups will be called upon to demonstrate their search process and answer their question. REMEMBER: Use the “Location” function in the Advanced search screen of the catalog to limit your search to the Reference Book Collection. Reference Questions: • What is the scientific name for a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake? • What do authorities on dreams think a dream about “a furious tornado” signifies? • How many laws, or rules, are there in rugby football? • What were the dates of the Yorktown Campaign during the American Revolution? • Who created the special effects for the science fiction film Close Encounters of the Third Kind? • What year did author William Golding win the Nobel Prize for Literature? • When was Spiro T. Agnew Vice President of the United States? • Where is the National Gypsy Council located? • What is a fisherman’s knot used for in boating?

  28. Q and A 1. What is the scientific name for a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake? Source: Venomous Reptiles of North America, Carl H. Ernst, QL666.O6E771992, pg. 92 Answer: Crotalus atrox 2. What does a dream about “a furious tornado” signify? Source: Zolar’s Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Dreams, Zolar, BF1091.Z65 pg. 377 Answer: Loss of friends 3. How many laws, or rules, are there in rugby football? Source: The Encyclopedia of Rugby Football, J.R. Jones, GV945.J651966, pg. 75-91 Answer: 35 4. What were the dates of the Yorktown Campaign during the American Revolution? Source: Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, Mark Boatner, E208.B68, pg. 1230 Answer: May-Oct. 1781

  29. 5. Who created the special effects for the science fiction movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Source: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies from 1897 to the Present, C.J. Henderson, PN1995.9.S26H38 pg. 62 Answer: Douglas Trumbull 6. What year did author William Golding win the Nobel Prize for Literature? Source: Nobel Prize Winners, Tyler Wasson, AS911.N9N59 pg. 388 Answer: 1983 7. When was Spiro T. Agnew Vice President of the United States? Source: The Vice Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary, L. Edward Purcell, E176.49.V521998, pg. 350 Answer: 1969-1973 8. Where is the National Gypsy Council located? Source: Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies, Donald Kenrick, DX115.K462007, pg. 174 Answer: United Kingdom 9. What is a fisherman’s knot used for in boating? Source: The Complete Boating Encyclopedia, Morris Weeks, Jr., GV775.W4, pg. 193 Answer: A knot used to secure one line to another

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