Module 5
    Assignment Sheet
    An Introduction to Library Skills
    A Distance Learning Module
 
The purpose of this assignment is to learn more about the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature.  This activity will focus on basic instructions on using the Readers' Guide to find information.         

Your next assignment is to complete Module 5.  At the end of Module 5, you should have become familiar with basic rules for using the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature and be able to find information easier.  You should also have completed a worksheet practice activity in which you identify abbreviations used in the Readers' Guide.    

Click on the links that are provided within Module 5 to other resources which may be used as information sources.   

Module 5 should be completed  on the fifth day of class.  

 Part 1 

  • Click on Module 5.   Read the information about using the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. 
  • Click on the links associated with Activity 1 to see more information about the Reader's Guide. 
  • Click on Activity 2 to learn more about subtopics used in the Reader's Guide. 
Part 2 
  • Click on Activity 3 and test your ability to correctly identify abbreviations used in the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. 
Created by Connie McNabb
cmcnabb@lpsb.org
Last Updated April 30, 2002