Doing Library Research

Skill Set 3: Identifyling and Distinguishing Among Types of Sources

Number of Questions by Topic in Project SAILS Survey
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A.  Introduction

B.  Types of Sources

1. Primary

    a. Definition, examples

2. Secondary

    a. Definition, examples

3. Tertiary

    a. Definition, examples

C. Types of Periodicals

1. Journals

    a. Characteristics, examples

2. Magazines

    a. Characteristics, examples

3. Newspapers

    a. Characteristics, examples

4. Blogs

    a. Characteristics, examples

D. Why are These Distinctions Important?

1. Research Process

2. Scholarly Communication

E. Quizes

1. Type - Matching

a. Matching definitions, types of publications, examples (These examples could be changed to reflect different disciplines as bibliographers adapt the module).

2. Type - Sorting

a. Given specific types of resources, such as diaries, legal documents, and review articles, students would have to drag and drop these items into one of three binsâ€"primary, secondary or tertiary resources.

 

 

     
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