ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Guide to Reference

Hey kiddo, have you ever played a treasure hunt game where you have to follow a map or clues to find the treasure? A reference guide is a bit like a map or a guidebook that helps you find the answers to questions that you may have.

Let's say you're reading a book and you come across a word you don't know, a reference guide would help you find the meaning of that word. Or maybe you need to write a report for school and you need information about a topic, a reference guide can give you different sources of information on that topic, like books, articles, or websites.

Reference guides can come in different forms like dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, or even online search engines like Google. They are like tools that help you gather information and answer questions.

So next time you get stuck with a question or need more information about something, remember you can always use a reference guide to help you find the answers!