Week 2: Information Sources and Types
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What is the main drawback of primary sources?

  • They are easy to search and access.
  • They are always outdated and irrelevant.
  • They contain too much information to process effectively.
  • They are unorganized sources and are difficult to consult. (correct)

    • Which of the following is considered a secondary source?

  • A letter written by a historical figure
  • A radio program recording from the 1950s
  • An analysis of court cases from the 1800s (correct)
  • A birth certificate from the 1900s

    • What do secondary sources do?

  • They provide disorganized and scattered information.
  • They describe, interpret, analyze, and evaluate primary sources. (correct)
  • They create new primary sources.
  • They always contain original data and artifacts.

    • Why is searching for information in primary sources sometimes difficult?

    <p>Because the information is widely dispersed and not presented in an orderly manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are information sources?

    <p>Observations, people, speeches, documents, pictures, organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are documentary sources of information?

    <p>Published and unpublished sources in print or electronic form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of primary sources of information?

    <p>Contain raw, original, and unevaluated information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of primary sources?

    <p>Very useful for the researchers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of source provides a general overview and background information for a research topic?

    <p>Almanacs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered non-documentary sources of information?

    <p>Curators in museums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do tertiary sources guide users to?

    <p>The source where information on a subject will be available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do indexes provide a guide to?

    <p>Abstracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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