How do I use an index?How do I use an index?

A reviewA review

Where is the index located?

• In most reference books the index is located at the end of the book.

• In most non-fiction/ non-reference books the index is located at the end of the book.

How do I locate what I need? • Look it up using alphabetical order• If you are looking for a person, use

the ‘phone book method’. • Look them up by their last name,

not by their first name!!!• Be very sure you are spelling the

search term correctly or you may not find what you need.

This index seems a bit odd.

• Sometimes an index presents its information differently than you might expect.– It may not give page numbers.

• Instead it may give a– volume number– chapter number or even a section

number

Each book will be set up differently…

• Take your time and determine how your book is organized and follow that format to locate your subject.

To review• An index is usually located at the

back of the book.• An index can be organized in

different ways. Take your time and you will find a guide that shows you how your book is organized.

• When looking up a person, use the phone book method and look for the person’s last name.