Question

Which of the following would you consult if you wanted basic, brief information on a topic?

Answer 1

Answer: A) Encyclopedias.

Explanation: An encyclopedia is a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically. If we want basic, brief information on a topic, the best material to consult would be an encyclopedia, because as it has information about many topics, it is usually very brief and precise. So the correct answer is option A.

Answer 2

A. Encyclopedias would give you basic and brief information on a topic.

Books and databases provide a lot of information. Interviews provide very little information on research topics.

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