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Types of information sources

9/5/2020

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Category: Information sources
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What is an information source?
An information source is a person, thing, or place from which information comes, arises, or is obtained. Here are some of them:
Books
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Information
They cover virtually any topic, fact or fiction.
Uses
  • ​To read facts, articles and popular opinions.
  • To complete the background on an issue.
  • To add depth and references to a research topic.
Reference books
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Information
They cover all kinds of reading materials in any form and follow some methods of arrangement e.g. alphabetical, chronological or other methods.​ This collection of information is intended primarily for occasional consultation.
Uses
  • To get quick specific facts or information about a subject.
  • To get concise overviews on a wide variety of topics.
  • Examples: atlases, dictionaries, encyclopedias, glossaries, thesauruses, etc.
Newspapers
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Information
They provide very current information about events, people, or places at the time they are published.
Uses
  • To get current information about international, national and local events.
  • To find popular opinions.
Magazines
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Information
Collection of articles and images/photographs about different topics of popular interest and current events. They are written by journalists and freelance/professional writers.
Uses
  • To get current information about diverse topics of popular interest.
  • To find opinions about popular culture. 
Internet/Websites
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Information
Collection of articles and images/photographs about different topics of popular interest and current events. 
Uses
  • To get current information about diverse topics of popular interest.
  • To get videos, audios, images, etc.
  • To communicate almost instantly with anyone in the world.
Surveys
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Information
They collect information from a targeted group of people about their opinions, behavior, or knowledge.
Uses
  • To get information about popular opinions. 
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