Reference Materials

What is the purpose of RMIT Learning Lab - Referencing?

• To provide students with learning space

• To facilitate psychological experiments

• To provide information on referencing and APA style

• To provide information on technology

What is the primary purpose of a reference list in APA style?

• To provide full bibliographic details of all in-text references

• To check if students read enough materials

• To check student's presentation skills

• To check the quality of the materials used

Which of the following is NOT a good research reference?

• Newspaper clippings

• Movie

• Books

• Journal/Article

What is the main purpose of reference materials in social studies?

• To provide background information

• To entertain readers

• To confuse students

• To replace textbooks

Which of the following is a common type of reference material used in social studies?

• Encyclopedia

• Novel

• Poem

• Short story

Why are reference materials important in social studies research?

• They provide verified information

• They are entertaining

• They are easy to read

• They are fictional

What type of reference material would you use to find statistical data in social studies?

• Almanac

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Biography

Which reference material is best for finding definitions of social studies terms?

• Dictionary

• Atlas

• Biography

• Novel

What is an atlas used for in social studies?

• To find geographical information

• To read stories

• To find synonyms

• To learn about famous people

Which reference material provides a chronological record of events?

• Chronology

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Novel