Exploring the World of Serial Publications
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Which of the following is true about periodical literature?

  • Periodical literature is only available in print format.
  • Periodical literature does not include full-text articles.
  • Periodical literature is limited to specific subject areas.
  • Periodical literature provides comparative information for different periods. (correct)

    • Which type of databases provide only citations to information in other sources?

  • Subscription services
  • Multidisciplinary databases
  • Bibliographic databases (correct)
  • Full-text databases

    • What is the advantage of using databases over print sources?

  • Print sources are more reliable.
  • Print sources provide more accurate information.
  • Databases include both full-text and bibliographic information.
  • Databases can be searched more quickly and effectively. (correct)

    • Which term is usually used to refer to magazines and journals?

    <p>Periodicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is information found in periodicals valuable in research?

    <p>Periodicals contain the most recent printed information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the chapter on periodicals?

    <p>To demystify the subject of periodical indexes and databases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database would be most useful for finding education-related articles?

    <p>ERIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbols are used in the ERIC database to indicate journal literature and other ERIC documents?

    <p>EJ and ED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which databases contain many professional educational journal articles in full-text format?

    <p>EBSCO Academic Search Premier and WilsonWeb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you obtain the full-text articles from the ERIC database if they are not provided?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of periodical literature that provides both full-text and bibliographic information?

    <p>Full-text database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using databases over print sources?

    <p>Databases can be searched more quickly and effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in finding information in periodicals involves determining the type of information needed?

    <p>Determining the type of information needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which databases provide both full-text and bibliographic information?

    <p>EBSCOhost and ProQuest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of periodical literature provides comparative information for different periods?

    <p>Journal articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major types of periodical indexes and databases used for finding articles in newspapers, magazines, and journals?

    <p>Indexes and databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using periodicals for research?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broad definition of periodicals?

    <p>Publications issued on a continuing basis at regularly stated intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'periodical' usually refer to?

    <p>Magazines and journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does periodical literature reflect?

    <p>The constantly evolving nature of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database contains more than a million records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, and books in the field of education?

    <p>ERIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbol is used in the ERIC database to indicate journal literature?

    <p>EJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbol is used in the ERIC database to indicate other ERIC documents?

    <p>ED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database(s) contain(s) many professional educational journal articles in full-text format?

    <p>Both EBSCO Academic Search Premier and WilsonWeb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you obtain the full-text articles from the ERIC database if they are not provided?

    <p>Both complete an interlibrary loan form and check in your library's full-text databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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