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Understanding Different Information Sources

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Understanding Different Information Sources

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What type of publication is most likely to include articles written by specialists or experts in specific fields?

Academic journals (correct)

Newspapers

Internet blogs

Magazines

Which of the following is an example of a newspaper?

Daily Inquirer (correct)

National Geographic

Journal of Communication

Time

What is a key characteristic of articles found in academic journals?

They are primarily focused on entertainment.

They include advertisements for various products.

They tend to be shorter than magazine articles.

They include cited references or footnotes. (correct)

Which information source is currently the most popular according to a US poll?

Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary feature of Indigenous Knowledge?

It is owned and managed by indigenous peoples. Signup and view all the answers

What type of publication typically includes articles on diverse popular interests and current events?

Magazines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of information?

Unverified social media rumors Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant disadvantage of using blogs as an information source?

They may lack proper author credentials and reliability. Signup and view all the answers

What criterion is essential for evaluating information?

Credibility of the author. Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of using libraries as information sources?

They provide access to a broad range of curated materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of scholarly journals?

They are usually targeted toward scholars and professionals. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of source would be most suitable for finding factual information or statistics?

Reference Books Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes newspapers from other types of sources?

They offer up-to-date national and regional information. Signup and view all the answers

Why might one rely on books as a source of information?

They cover virtually any topic and provide in-depth analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant caution when using the internet as an information source?

Web resources need to be evaluated carefully. Signup and view all the answers