EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY ADO EKITI
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
NAME :ABRAHAM GLORY QUEEN
MATRIC NO :220409186
COURSE CODE :LIS 205
COURSE TITLE : REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
LECTURER IN CHARGE :DR (MRS) ADETULE
QUESTION: WHICH FIVE CATEGORIES OF REFERENCES SOURCES ARE THE MOST COMMON
Q.2: Which five categories of references sources are the most common
Here are the five categories of reference sources with a bit more detail:
[Link]: These provide definitions, pronunciations, and often etymologies of words. They can be
general-purpose or specialized for specific fields like medicine or law.
[Link]: They offer comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics, providing background
information, summaries, and overviews. Encyclopedias can be general (like Wikipedia) or specialized in
areas like history, science, or arts.
[Link]: These are collections of maps and geographical information. They often include maps of the
world, countries, continents, and sometimes thematic maps covering topics like population density or
climate.
[Link]: Almanacs contain a wealth of information such as calendars, astronomical data, weather
forecasts, statistics, and historical events. They're typically published annually and cover a wide range of
topics.
[Link]: Thesauruses provide synonyms and antonyms for words, helping writers find the most
appropriate terms to express their ideas. They're useful for enriching vocabulary and avoiding repetition
in writing.
Diving deeper into the categories of reference sources:
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- Monolingual Dictionaries: Provide definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples in a single
language. They're essential for understanding word meanings and usage.
- Bilingual Dictionaries: Offer translations between two languages, providing equivalents for words in
both languages. They're invaluable for language learners and translators.
- Specialized Dictionaries: Focus on specific fields such as medicine, law, or science, providing
terminology and definitions relevant to those areas.
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- General Encyclopedias: Cover a wide range of topics, offering comprehensive articles with
background information, summaries, and overviews.
- Subject-Specific Encyclopedias: Concentrate on particular subjects like history, science, arts, or
geography, providing in-depth coverage and analysis within those domains.
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- World Atlases: Contain maps and geographical information about countries, continents, oceans, and
other global features.
- Thematic Atlases: Focus on specific themes such as climate, population density, or economic
indicators, using maps to illustrate patterns and trends.
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- General Almanacs: Include calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, statistics, and historical
events. They're typically published annually and cover a wide range of topics.
- Specialized Almanacs: Concentrate on specific areas like sports, agriculture, or finance, providing
detailed information relevant to those fields.
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- Print Thesauruses: Offer synonyms and antonyms for words, helping writers expand their vocabulary
and find alternative expressions.
- Online Thesauruses: Provide similar functions as print versions but may offer additional features such
as search capabilities, word usage examples, and related word suggestions.
