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Reference resources
Reference resources can be loosely divided into Fact
Tools and Finding Tools:
Fact Tools:
Provide brief factual information on such as definitions,
statistics, biographies, brief facts about countries
or business. They can be useful for gathering background
information on your topic.
Examples:
Dictionaries
Good for definitions of terms and concepts.
Can help with spelling and word usage.
Almanacs
Produced annually, provide factual information,
brief summaries, tables and statistics.
Encyclopedias
Provide overviews and summaries on various topics.
Excellent for finding basic background information
on a topic
Handbooks
A collection of topical and practical information.
Consist of statistics, facts and procedures relating
to a particular subject area.
Finding Tools:
Provide details for finding possible sources of
information:
Examples:
Print Indexes and Databases
Print Indexes and Databases provide searchable lists
of references to information such as journal articles
on particular topic areas.
Directories
Good for locating contact details
e.g. people, organizations or institutions that
are knowledgeable about your topic.
Books
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