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What is the best place to find scholarly research?
What is the best place to find scholarly research?
- Newspaper & periodical databases
- Reference works
- Library resources
- Academic databases (correct)
Which type of resource synthesizes a large amount of related information?
Which type of resource synthesizes a large amount of related information?
- Encyclopedias
- Newspaper & periodical databases
- Internet searches
- Reference works (correct)
What should you not cite alone when using it for research?
What should you not cite alone when using it for research?
- Quotation books
- Wikipedia
- Abstract (correct)
- Virtual libraries
Which type of resources provide easy access to a wide range of materials such as articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers?
Which type of resources provide easy access to a wide range of materials such as articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers?
What type of resources are virtual libraries and government resources examples of?
What type of resources are virtual libraries and government resources examples of?
Which factor should be considered when evaluating documents for research?
Which factor should be considered when evaluating documents for research?
Flashcards
Academic Databases
Academic Databases
Collections of scholarly articles, journals, and research papers, often specific to a discipline.
Reference Works
Reference Works
Resources that compile and summarize information on a topic, like encyclopedias or handbooks.
Abstract (in research)
Abstract (in research)
A brief summary of research; should be backed up by the full text.
Newspaper & Periodical Databases
Newspaper & Periodical Databases
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Specialized Resources
Specialized Resources
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Sponsorship (of research)
Sponsorship (of research)
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Study Notes
Research Resources
- Scholarly research can be best found in academic databases, libraries, and online repositories like Google Scholar or JSTOR.
- Systematic reviews synthesize a large amount of related information, providing comprehensive overviews of existing research on specific topics.
Citation Practices
- Databases such as Wikipedia should not be cited alone; they require verification from primary or secondary sources for credibility in research.
Types of Resources
- Aggregators are resources that provide easy access to a wide range of materials, including articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers.
- Virtual libraries and government resources are examples of institutional repositories, providing a collection of diverse documents and data.
Evaluation Criteria
- When evaluating documents for research, consider the author’s qualifications, publication date, peer review status, and the relevance and reliability of the information provided.
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