Reference Skills

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You are reading a book about Mexico. Where would you look to find a page number of an important word in the book?

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index

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The most important page in a book that includes the title, author, publisher, and date is...

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title page

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What is a list of resources used in research?

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bibliography

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What is the correct order of steps to write a report about a natural disaster? Choose from the following:
A. Make a list of questions about your topic
B. Decide upon a topic
C. Find information on your topic
D. List what you already know

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B, D, A, C

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Select the correct order in which these fiction books would appear on the library shelf:
1. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
2. Elephant Run by Roland Smith
3. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
4. The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier

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4,1,3,2

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Identify the publisher of the book: Winthrop, Elizabeth. The Castle in the Attic. New York: Holiday House, 1985. Print.

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Holiday House

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You find a photo on the Internet that you would like to include in your report. What is the proper way to use this photo?

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Cite the photo and include in your list of sources.

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You're looking for a new word for "nice". Which source is best to use?

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thesaurus

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You're taking a trip and you want to plan your route. Which source is best to use? Options: atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus

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atlas

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Which part of the book can I find definitions?

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glossary