eSKILLS Online Quiz

1.2 Background Information.

In summary, the issues covered by this topic are:

1. The differences between different types of reference materials (dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopaedias, directories, handbooks, manuals and bibliographies)
2. The location of relevant reference materials and who to ask for help in finding these

1	Reference materials that will allow you find definitions for subject-based terms are? a) Encyclopaedias and dictionaries b) Bibliographies c) Directories d) All of the above Correct.The correct answer is: Encyclopaedias and dictionaries.

2	A reference item that lists words with similar and opposite meanings is a? a) Dictionary b) Handbook c) Thesaurus d) I don't know Correct.The correct answer is: Thesaurus.

3	On what floor of Dixson Library can reference material be found? a) The lower ground floor b) The ground floor c) The first floor d) The second floor Correct.The correct answer is: The ground floor.