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Reading an extract from an online encyclopaedia

Part 1 - Pre -reading - Predict vocabulary and content - Chickenpox

Part 2 - Skim and scan

Part 3 - Read for detail

Part 4 - Notetaking and Summary

 Reading an extract from an online encyclopaedia - Diabetes

Part 1 - Pre -reading - Predict vocabulary and content

Part 2 - Skim and scan

Part 3 - Read for detail

Part 4 - Notetaking and Summary

 

WEEK 13 - ENCYCLOPAEDIA TEXT TYPE

An encyclopedia or encyclopaedia is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of information from either all branches of knowledge or from a particular field or discipline. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries.

Encyclopedias have existed for around 2,000 years and have evolved considerably as a valued source of reliable information compiled by experts, printed versions found a prominent place in libraries, schools and other educational institutions.

The appearance of digital and open-source versions in the 20th century has vastly expanded the accessibility, authorship, readership, and variety of encyclopedia entries and called into question the idea of what an encyclopedia is and the relevance of applying to such dynamic productions the traditional criteria for assembling and evaluating print encyclopedias.

TASK 1.  Go to Encyclopaedia Entry - Taj Mahal and complete the tasks

TASK 2.  Go to Britannica Encyclopaedia and get familiar with the text type
TASK 3.  Go to Encarta Encyclopaedia and get familiar with this type of encyclopaedia

    - Compare the two types of encyclopaedias 
TASK 4. Choose a health topic from Britannica - take notes and write a summary
TASK 5. Go to Medical Economics and search a topic, then write a brief summary