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What is the primary purpose of a magazine article?
What is the primary purpose of a magazine article?
Which type of information source is typically reviewed by an editorial board before publication?
Which type of information source is typically reviewed by an editorial board before publication?
Which type of information source would be most appropriate for finding up-to-date information about current events?
Which type of information source would be most appropriate for finding up-to-date information about current events?
What is the primary difference between a magazine and a journal?
What is the primary difference between a magazine and a journal?
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What is the primary function of a database in the context of information sources?
What is the primary function of a database in the context of information sources?
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Which type of information source would be most appropriate for finding scholarly research on a specific topic?
Which type of information source would be most appropriate for finding scholarly research on a specific topic?
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What is the primary purpose of a library catalog?
What is the primary purpose of a library catalog?
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Which type of information source is most likely to contain biased or opinionated content?
Which type of information source is most likely to contain biased or opinionated content?
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What is the primary difference between a magazine and a journal in terms of their target audience?
What is the primary difference between a magazine and a journal in terms of their target audience?
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Which type of information source would be most appropriate for finding the most up-to-date information on a rapidly changing current event?
Which type of information source would be most appropriate for finding the most up-to-date information on a rapidly changing current event?
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Study Notes
- Libraries organize book collections on shelves called "stacks," containing general encyclopedias with concise overviews of various topics and subject encyclopedias with in-depth entries on specific fields of study.
- The Web allows access to diverse information types like sounds, images, and video, emphasizing the importance of evaluating internet information.
- Different databases offer abstracts or full-text articles, while newspapers are valuable for local information and current events coverage.
- Scholarly research can benefit from journals like "Journal of Communication" and databases such as Academic Search Complete for relevant articles.
- A library catalog like Addison aids in locating specific sources within a library, while books cover a wide range of topics and can be found in various sources like magazines, journals, and web pages.
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Test your knowledge on research resources like books and encyclopedias used to gather information for arguments or theses. Learn about how libraries organize book collections in 'stacks' and the difference between general and subject encyclopedias.
