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What type of audience are trade journals primarily aimed at?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with popular and general interest periodicals?
What distinguishes scholarly periodicals from other types of periodicals?
How is the issue number of a periodical typically structured in categories other than scholarly periodicals?
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What does the term 'volume number' refer to in periodical publications?
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Which type of periodical is unlikely to include a peer review process?
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Which of the following is a common feature of electronic journals?
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Which of the following characteristics best defines a secondary periodical?
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What common element do periodicals share regarding their publication frequency?
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What distinguishes an abstracting periodical from an indexing periodical?
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What is the primary function of indexing and abstracting periodicals?
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Why are secondary periodicals important for researchers?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a reference source?
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How frequently are indexing and abstracting periodicals typically published?
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What role do bibliographical references in secondary periodicals play?
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Which of the following reference types primarily compiles information for quick access?
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What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?
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Which of the following correctly defines an information resource?
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What is the primary role of information sources in research?
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How do information sources differ from reference sources?
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In the context of user-requirements analysis, what is crucial for obtaining accurate information?
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What is a significant characteristic of non-documentary sources?
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What advantage do information sources provide in-depth treatment of a topic?
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Which statement correctly explains the role of institutions in information sources?
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What is the primary purpose of indexing periodicals?
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Which type of indexing periodical covers a wide array of knowledge without being limited to a single subject?
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What do abstracting periodicals primarily provide that distinguishes them from indexing periodicals?
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Which of the following is NOT typically included in the bibliographical details provided by indexing periodicals?
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Which example represents a subject indexing periodical?
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What is the function of author and subject indexes in indexing periodicals?
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Which statement is true regarding indexes to individual periodicals?
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How do abstracts in abstracting periodicals assist users?
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What is one characteristic that technical reports usually lack when compared to journal literature?
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In what way do technical reports primarily benefit researchers compared to journal articles?
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Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a dissertation or thesis?
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Why are technical reports considered to have limited access?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding technical reports?
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What is a primary characteristic of the format of dissertations in contemporary research?
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What aspect of a dissertation or thesis contributes to its value in academic libraries?
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What type of research is typically NOT the focus of dissertations and theses?
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Study Notes
Documentary Sources of Information
- Sources of information can be classified as primary, secondary, and tertiary, each serving different purposes in academic and personal contexts.
- Primary sources provide original materials, secondary sources analyze these originals, while tertiary sources compile and summarize information from primary and secondary sources.
Information Sources
- Information sources are places or people that provide valuable information, encompassing documents, individuals, institutions, and mass media.
- They are crucial for both information organizations and users, aiding in research by providing updates, avoiding redundancy, and clarifying unfamiliar terms.
- Distinction exists between information sources (where information is obtained) and reference sources (designed for specific types of information).
- Information resources describe characteristics of other resources, providing a broader understanding.
Types of Information Sources
- Identifying different sources is essential in user-requirements analysis to gather thorough and accurate information.
- Information sources are organized by content, type, media, or form to meet diverse user needs.
Trade Journals
- Trade journals are written by industry experts for a specialized audience and are published by professional associations or commercial organizations without a peer review process.
- Examples include Foreign Trade Review and Indian Trade Journal.
Popular and General Interest Periodicals
- These publications target the general public, covering news and interests, with articles generally authored by editorial staff or freelance writers.
- They lack a peer review process and are aesthetically designed, often containing advertisements and illustrations.
- Examples include Readers Digest and Time.
Periodical Publication Characteristics
- Varied publication frequency includes daily, monthly, or annual releases.
- Each periodical issue is identified by volume and issue numbers, with scholarly periodicals having consecutive page numbering.
Technical Reports
- Technical reports are detailed documents that provide quick access to research results, typically published before journal literature.
- They are often not peer-reviewed and may use technical terminology and acronyms.
- Useful for quickly understanding research progress, examples include corporate technical reports.
Dissertations and Theses
- These documents support academic degrees, presenting original research and findings, often collected by libraries in printed and electronic formats.
- They exemplify significant contributions to a particular field of study.
Reference Sources
- Reference materials include encyclopedias, dictionaries, and statistical sources.
- They are primarily consulted for specific information rather than broader insights.
Indexing and Abstracting Periodicals
- Secondary periodicals help researchers stay updated by scanning primary literature and summarizing or indexing relevant items.
- They can be categorized into indexing periodicals (provide bibliographical details without summaries) and abstracting periodicals (include condensed summaries).
Indexing Periodicals Types
- General indexing periodicals cover a wide scope of subjects (e.g., Current Contents).
- Subject indexing provides focused literature in specific areas (e.g., Applied Science & Technology Index).
- Individual periodical indexes offer annual summaries of specific journals (e.g., Indian Documentation Service).
Abstracting Periodicals
- Abstracting periodicals summarize selected documents, providing authors and subject indexes to facilitate original document retrieval.
- Well-crafted abstracts can sometimes serve as substitutes for accessing the full documents.
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