Study Skills and Reference Materials Flashcards
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Which part of a book would you use to find the page number for a specific topic?
Answer: Index
The index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that tells you page numbers where specific topics are discussed.
What is the purpose of a table of contents in a book?
Answer: To show chapter titles and their page numbers
The table of contents provides an organized list of chapters or sections along with their starting page numbers.
If you need to find a synonym for the word 'fast,' which reference tool should you use?
Answer: Thesaurus
A thesaurus is a reference book that lists synonyms and antonyms for words.
Which type of reference source would you use to find information about the geography of South America?
Answer: Atlas
An atlas is a book of maps and is the best source for geographic information such as countries, capitals, and physical features.
In an outline, Roman numeral I is followed by Roman numeral __.
Answer: II
Roman numerals in an outline follow the sequence I, II, III, IV, and so on.
What does a bibliography list at the end of a report?
Answer: Sources used to write the report
A bibliography lists all the sources, such as books, articles, and websites, that were used to research and write a report.