What is the difference between a glossary and an index?
A glossary is used to find definitions. An index is used to find page numbers.
100
I need to find a current event for tonight's homework assignment. Where should I look?
Magazine or newspaper
100
What do the words "digital" and "virtual" have in common?
These words refer to electronic or online resources.
100
What two types of sources will have the most current information?
Magazines and newspapers
100
What type of source is Google
Database
200
I am reading a chapter in my science book and come across the word “manufacturing.” I don’t know what this word means and it is not in my glossary. Where should I look next?
Dictionary
200
I need a road map of Manatee County, Sarasota County, and Hillsborough County. What type of resource might have all three?
Atlas
200
What type of book can be read entirely online?
E-book
200
What type of source is useful for getting topic overviews and general information?
Encyclopedia
200
What type of source is Wikipedia?
Encyclopedia
300
I am writing a report for my Language Arts class. As I proofread my assignment, I realize that I am using the word “useful” too much. What tool should I use if I need to find a different word that means the same thing?
Thesaurus
300
I speak both Spanish and English, but sometimes I forget English words. I need to translate the Spanish word “payaso” into English so that I can finish my poem for Language Arts class. Where should I look?
Spanish-English Dictionary
300
I found an image on the internet that I would like to use for my presentation. What should I do next?
Download
300
What type of source will probably have the most thorough coverage of a topic?
Books
300
What type of source is The Bradenton Herald?
Newspaper
400
I speak both Spanish and English, but sometimes I forget English words. I need to translate the Spanish word “payaso” into English so that I can finish my poem for Language Arts class. Where should I look?
Spanish-English dictionary
400
I am writing a research report to answer the following question: “What are some of the causes of acid rain and how can it be prevented?” What tool will give me the most information on this topic?
Database
400
If I am doing an internet search on a specific topic, what can I type into the search box to help me find my topic?
Keyword
400
Where would I find classified ads?
Newspaper
500
What type of source can I use to find synonyms and antonyms?
Thesaurus
500
My teacher has asked me to compare weather data from two different cities in Florida to investigate how distance from the ocean might affect a city’s temperature. What type of source could I use to find weather information and statistics?
Almanac
500
What is the opposite of downloading?
Uploading
500
What type of source is more specialized and usually published for a professional or academic audience?