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Megan Moore
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Reference Sources
Where to go when you're researching

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Multiple Choice
In which scenario would you use a dictionary?
You're going to present your research, but you don't know how to pronounce some of the words.
You want general information about velociraptors.
You are planning a road trip and need the mileage to Dallas.
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Multiple Choice
In which scenario would you use a encyclopedia?
You need detailed information about the content of Frederick Douglas's books
You need to read an expert's opinion on Frederick Douglas's philosophy
You need a general outline of Frederick Douglas's life events
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Multiple Choice
In which scenario would you use a thesaurus?
There is a big word you don't know in an encyclopedia article
You have used the word "good" five times in one paragraph. You need to mix it up.
You need to figure out the Greek or Latin root of a word.
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Multiple Choice
Which blog or website would be appropriate for academic research?
"Delving into The Great War," a blog written by Dr. Edward Sheehan, a history professor from the University of Tennessee
"All About World War I," a project on Prezi by Taylor Woodson
"My Battles," a photo blog of war re-enactor, Joseph McIntosh
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Multiple Choice
In which scenario would you most likely use an academic database?
You need to find out if your library has a copy of Frederick Douglas's autobiography
You need to read an expert's analysis about Frederick Douglas's role in history
You need a general outline of Frederick Douglas's life events
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Multiple Select
Which periodicals are good to use for academic research?
Editorial page of The Northern Virginia Daily
Archived news story from 1994 in The Washington Post
National Geographic article about Viking exploration
The Onion, a satire magazine
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Where to go when you're researching

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