Category: Information sources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
They collect information from a targeted group of people about their opinions, behavior, or knowledge.
Uses
- To get information about popular opinions.
