This page discusses the most common parts of a book. Knowledge of which, will enable students to become more efficient researchers.
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- Cover - To put something over or upon, as to protect, conceal or enclose.
- Spine - The back part of the book and it faces outward when you shelf the book right.
- Title Page - The page at the beginning of the book, usually containing the title of the book and the names of the author, illustrator and publsher.
- Copyright Page - Where the copyright date is found.
- Dedication Page - its the place where the author dedicates the book to somone.
- Table of Contents - A list of the books contents, arranged by chapter, section, subsection, etc...
- Forward - Not always included. An introduction by someone other than the author, and it is usually a famous person about the current book and author.
- Text (or Body) -The actual words of the book; the main part.
- Glossary - A list of hard words with their meanings often printed in the back of the book.
- Bibliography - A list of books, articles etc. used or referred by the author at the end of the book.
- Index - A list of names and subjects in alphabetical order at the end of the book.
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