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

LESSON THREE
BASIC REFERENCE SOURCES: STARTING POINTS AND GATEWAYS TO INFORMATION

Learning Objectives

1. To understand the purpose and function of basic reference sources.
   
   
2. To understand the purpose and basic features of general and subject
   encyclopedias.
   
   
3. To understand how encyclopedias can be useful in steps 2 and 3 of the
   research process.

Instructions: Read lesson three and complete the accompanying quiz and exercise.