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RETEACHING WORKSHEET COPYMASTER

Using Reference and Search Tools

Review To research broad topics efficiently, start with general a reference book such as an encyclopedia or almanac. Then use a search engine to narrow your search. Access web pages to get additional information. Search in databases to find periodicals (newspaper and magazine articles) on your topic. If the topic is already narrow, you may be able to begin with a book, Web site, or magazine and newspaper articles on the topic. A. Directions: First, read each question. Then, circle the best answer.
1.

What information would you find on a microform? a program that works with your computer browser b. the librarys online catalog c. a book available in electronic form d. a newspaper article on trade agreements
a.

2.

The United States Department of Agriculture maintains a database at http://plants.usda.gov/. How could you use this database? to obtain online help and learn how to use the search engine b. to compare different sources to determine which ones are the most reliable c. to find standardized information about plants in the US d. to get an overview of your topic, including definitions of technical words
a.

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3.

Which of the following is NOT a reference text?

a.

dictionary

b.

periodical

c.

almanac

d.

atlas

4.

Which would be the best source for information about the movie version of The Wizard of Oz? the e-book version of the novel b. the librarys online catalog
a.

Internet Movie Database d. an almanac

c.

B. Directions: List the following reference and search tools in the order in which

you would use them.

a.

Databases

b.

web pages

c.

encyclopedia

d.

search engine

5. 6. 7. 8. Standards Lesson Files Book 3: Writing, Research, and Study Skills Grade 7

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