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Books
Books
The non-fiction books are divided into sections following the SAB system. Look at the information on the board in our library 'Så står bibliotekets böcker'. This will tell you how to find different categories in the non-fiction section.
The fact books are aimed at different levels. If the books have a yellow dot they are aimed for 9-12 yr olds.
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedias
In the library you can find encyclopedias in English and Swedish. They cover a vast range of topics and subjects from the World Book Discovery Encyclopedia to The New Grove Dictionary of Music. If you want to learn about something very specific, an encyclopedia is the quickest way of gaining that information.
To find out more about our online encyclopedias, go to Databases.
Just for fun, watch the clip 'Teens React to Encyclopedias' by Fine Brothers Entertainment.
Internet
Internet
The internet is a fantastic resource for finding and sharing information. However, locating the best information for your needs is sometimes difficult. Here are some useful tips for savvy searching:
- Learn more about your subject, get basic knowledge of the topic you are studying
- Determine what you're looking for
- Choose your keywords carefully (descriptive words), be specific.
For more help and information take a look at Informationskunnighet .
Referencing and Bibliographies
Referencing and Bibliographies
When researching you should always document or reference where you take your information from.
There are two reasons for this. Firstly, it allows those who read your work to find the same information (it's all about sharing and caring!). Secondly, it proves that you haven't plagiarized somebody else's work (copied it), which is strictly forbidden.
Here are some tips for referencing your research:
- Write down your source every time you find a new one.
- Document the date of your internet search. Why? As webpages and databases change, it's important to know when you accessed them.
- Present your bibliography in the correct format (people get very picky about this!). To be sure you've done this correctly, use our Guides .
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