Reference Materials

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Why must you be very careful about obtaining information from websites?

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It is too easy to find what may look like good information but sources are often unverifiable. Some sites can be edited by anyone. It can be difficult to find reputable sources.

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What source would you use to learn more about pet hamsters?

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Encyclopedia

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What do a diary, journal, letter, and official letters have in common?

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They are primary sources.

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What resource would be the best to use if you were asked to find the longest river?

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Almanac

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What do books, journal articles, textbooks, and reference sources have in common?

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They are secondary sources.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account of an event.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

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What is an encyclopedia?

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An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects.

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What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is used to find synonyms and antonyms for words.

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What is an almanac?

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An almanac is a yearly publication that includes various statistics and facts, often about weather, agriculture, and other topics.