Types and Sources of Information

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What characterizes tertiary information?

Presents original research findings.

Is an unfiltered collection of data.

Repackages primary and secondary information. (correct)

Contains in-depth analysis of a subject.

Which of the following is an example of textual information?

Interviews and conversations.

Audio podcasts.

Books and journal articles. (correct)

Graphs and charts.

Oral information can be best described as:

Delivered through spoken communication formats. (correct)

Visual presentations of statistical data.

A collection of bibliographic references.

Written publications that analyze data.

Which type of information serves as 'pointers' to other works?

Bibliographic information. Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is defined as data in numerical form?

Numeric information. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes tertiary sources?

They have no content but guide users to primary sources. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of information presentation?

Comprehensive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples best illustrates bibliographic information?

An index that cites multiple journal articles. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of subjective information?

Book reviews Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes objective information?

It represents observable findings and multiple perspectives. Signup and view all the answers

What type of source is represented by first reports of scientific work?

Primary sources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary information?

It presents information in its original form. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options represents a credible example of objective information?

Academic and scholarly books Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sources is considered tertiary?

An encyclopedia Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a newspaper account of an event be categorized?

Primary information if written on the scene Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about information sources is true?

Secondary sources analyze primary data. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'BDSC' in the call number signify?

Bowen Documentation and Special Collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of reference materials in a library?

To provide specific answers and information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of reference materials?

They provide authoritative information. Signup and view all the answers

Which barcode indicates reference materials in Bowen University Library?

R barcode Signup and view all the answers

How are entries in reference sources typically organized when arranged alphabetically?

By first letters of the topic or last name Signup and view all the answers

What feature might you find in an electronic database for books?

Fields like author, title, and subject Signup and view all the answers

What type of order is NOT commonly used to arrange entries in reference sources?

Random order Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'GP' barcode signify in a call number?

Government Publication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of trade or commercial periodicals?

To make money while providing industry information Signup and view all the answers

Which barcode is used to identify books in Bowen University Library?

BK barcode Signup and view all the answers

Scholarly or professional journals are primarily targeted at which audience?

Scholarly researchers and students Signup and view all the answers

How often are periodicals published?

At regular intervals Signup and view all the answers

What type of periodical would likely contain the most current information on a specific field?

Trade magazines Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates scholarly journals from popular magazines?

Articles in scholarly journals are written by authorities in the field Signup and view all the answers

Where are periodicals located in Bowen University Library?

In the Periodicals/Serials section Signup and view all the answers

When looking for an overall background on an issue, what resource is recommended?

Books and periodicals Signup and view all the answers

Where can final year students' projects be found in the library?

In the Research section with closed shelving Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials can be found in the multimedia room?

Electronic formats and Micro formats Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes bibliographic databases?

They include records of information sources without the complete text Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes full-text databases?

They contain complete texts of journal articles and chapters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of directory databases?

To contain factual information about individuals and organizations Signup and view all the answers

How are the projects by final year students accessed?

They can only be used within the library Signup and view all the answers

What type of data do numeric databases primarily provide?

Charts or tables of numeric data Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes databases from information found on the Internet?

Databases provide reviewed content that is more reliable Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Information Types

Subjective Information: Represents one viewpoint, based on fact but presented from an individual's perspective. Examples include: book reviews, newspaper editorials, advocacy websites, blogs, and social media.
Objective Information: Represents observable findings, unbiased, and presents multiple viewpoints. Examples include: books, journal articles, library databases, opposing viewpoints, and Facts on File.

Sources of Information

Primary Sources: Original materials upon which other research is based. Examples include: first reports of scientific work, original artworks, handwritten manuscripts, newspaper accounts of events by reporters, treatises, autobiographies, correspondence, diaries, interviews, photographs, and research journals.
Secondary Sources: Repackage primary sources, describe, interpret, analyze, and evaluate them. Examples include: bibliographies, reviews, encyclopedias, yearbooks, directories, manuals, handbooks, and some books.
Tertiary Sources: Distill, compile, and collect primary and secondary sources. Examples include: abstracts, indexes, bibliographies, library catalogs, and literature guides.

Types of Information

Oral Information: Interviews, conversations, narration of events or experiences delivered through radio/TV programs, audio, and video presentations.
Textual Information: Documents presenting facts, viewpoints, research findings, fiction, prose, and poetry. Delivered in the form of books, journal articles, government documents, and research/technical reports.
Bibliographic Information: References or citations to other works, often to texts such as books, journal articles, government documents, and published and unpublished technical reports. Includes pointers for verifying existence of textual information like author's name, date of publication, and source of information.
Numeric Information: Data in the form of numbers, such as statistics collected and published by the government.

Library Resources

Books: Provide relevant sources of information for: overall background on an issue, topic context, and summaries to support arguments. Identified by "BK" barcodes.
Periodicals: Published work on a specific subject at regular intervals, best source for current and up-to-date information. Identified by "P" barcodes.
- Trade or Commercial Periodicals: Published for commercial purposes to provide information on business and practical concerns in a specific industry. Examples include: Aviation Week and Space Technology, American Libraries, and Partnership.
- Scholarly or Professional Journals: Articles written by authorities in a specialized field. Identified by "GP" barcodes and shelved in the Research section.
Reference Materials: Authoritative works that provide specific answers and information. Identified by "R" barcodes. Examples include: atlases, dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauri, almanacs, manuals, biographies, handbooks, bibliographies, gazetteers, and statistical sources.
Students’ Projects: Projects written by final year students, located in the Research section. Identified by "TH" barcodes.
Multimedia Items: Non-print materials located in the multimedia room and e-library. Identified by "MM" barcodes.

Electronic Formats

Databases: Collections of information organized for easy retrieval.
- Bibliographic Databases: Contain records of information sources, often without full text. Examples include: OPAC.
- Full-Text Databases: Contain complete text of journal articles, chapters, etc. Examples include: Springer Link.
- Directory Databases: Provide factual information about or links to organizations, companies, products, individuals, or materials.
- Numeric Databases: Provide numeric data in chart or table format.

Electronic Formats: Benefits

Databases provide more reliable information compared to the internet as they have undergone a review process.

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Description

This quiz explores the distinctions between subjective and objective information, as well as the differences between primary and secondary sources. You'll learn to identify examples of each type and source, enhancing your understanding of research methodologies.