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General Reference Section
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Use reliable reference tools to define words, check facts, locate places, understand people and events, and begin a school research task with confidence.
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Encyclopedias
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Identify the information
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Compare details when needed and write the source for your assignment.
Learning value
Open reference tools Begin every research task well
Reference materials provide clear background knowledge and help learners choose better keywords before deeper reading.