Sample Reference Article from GVRL

The images below of an article titled "Multilingualism" point to how useful reference can be. Note how the article:

• Opens with a definition of multilingualism. It will define some other concepts as well, including mono and bilingualism
• Offers an introduction to the concept of multilingualism and how it has evolved over time
• Introduces key concepts and terminology. which help me understand the topic and provide me with additional search terms
• Concludes with a See Also section of connected ideas and linked articles
• Concludes with a list of recommended Further Reading, which can be a good source of additional relevant and authoritative sources.

The other essential thing to understand about reference articles is that their purpose is to be informative and not take a stand on issues, events, etc.

1 Search in GVRL for multilingualism

2 Article Excerpt (click on images below to enlarge them)

3 See Also at the End

4 Further Reading

Use broad search terms in Reference collections. For example:

• multilingualism
• multilingual* AND immigrants
• deaf
• deaf community
• deaf AND language OR linguistic
• code-switch*
• bilingual*
• gender AND language