Lesson 3 Contents:

Learning Objectives

I. What are Reference Sources?
* The Reference Collection

II. General and Subject Encyclopedias
* The Use of Encyclopedias in the Research Process
* The Neutral Viewpoint Offered by Encyclopedias

III. Key Points to Remember

Lesson Three Quiz

Lesson Three Exercise

III. LESSON 3: KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

* A reference source is an information source that’s designed to be referred to for pieces of information, rather than read cover to cover. Libraries keep print reference sources in a separate room or area called the Reference Collection.

* Encyclopedias are invaluable during steps 2 and 3 of the research process.

* There are 2 types of encyclopedias: general and subject.

Quiz