DICTIONARY

Specialized- focuses on one subject.

Bilingual- translate word
College-general dictionary
Children- for children, with colorful images, illustrations and photographs.
Uses of dictionary:
-spelling, syllabication, pronunciation, part of speech, etymology, definition, synonyms, antonyms, illustrative
quotations, abbreviations, illustrations.

ENCYCLOPEDIA
General- has wide variety of topics. e.g. world book dictionary. Good to begin with research
Subject- same type of info and organized like general, but entries are limited that falls within the subjects scope of
coverage. Has specific subject.
Uses of encyclopedia:
-looking for background information on a topic
-finding key ideas, important dates and concepts.

BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES
Uses:
-find about persons details.
-pronunciation of names, portraits and photographs in more detailed information.
-locates index
FORMS OF BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES
Autobiography- self written life story
Memoir- collection of memories that an individual writes about moments or events, both public and private, that
took place in the subject's life
Diary- records which arranged by date of the happenings over the course of the day or other period.
Letters- promote the preservation of communication between both parties; they may bring friends or relatives
closer together, enrich professional relationships and provide a means of self-expression.

TYPES OF BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES

Universal-
National-
Subject-

GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCES
-all about finding places
USES OF:
MAPS- often use as general reference
GAZETTEERS- content physical features of a country, region, or continent. Typhically contain information
concerning the geographical makeup, social statistics
ATLASES- is a book that contains illustrations of maps, charts, plates and tables on any subject, such as geography,
history, astronomy and anatomy

DIRECTORY
-List of people, companies, institutions, organization arranged alphabetically or classified order that provides
contact info.

INDEX- use to locate information

YEARBOOK- use to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school.
HANDBOOK- reference materials intended to instruct.
TYPES OF HANDBOOK:

Manuals- intended to give assistance to people using a particular system. User guide
Miscellanies- collection of writings by different authors.
Companies-
Digests-

ALMANACS- compendium of practical dates. Astronomical information.

ELECTRONIC SOURCES

TYPES OF DATABESES
Bibliographic- contains citations to periodical articles, conference papers, or chapter of edited books.
Directory- contains info about organizations, people, research projects, etc.
Full text- containing the entire text of publications documents.