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Types of Information Sources

Types of Information Sources. What types of information sources are available?. Types of Information Sources. Primary Sources Secondary Sources. What are Primary Sources?.

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Types of Information Sources

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  1. Types of Information Sources What types of information sources are available?

  2. Types of Information Sources • Primary Sources • Secondary Sources

  3. What are Primary Sources? Primary sources are original documents or original works. Primary sources are produced at the time of an event, without interpretation or commentary

  4. Books/Monographs* Journal articles * Magazine articles * Newspaper articles * Internet resources * Reports * Letters Photographs Theses Poems Patents * Can be primary or secondary Examples of Primary Sources

  5. What are Secondary Sources? Secondary sources are sources that interpret or analyze primary sources. Secondary sources are further removed from the events described or mentioned in primary sources.

  6. Biographies Books/Monographs Electronic Databases Dictionaries Encyclopedias Histories Handbooks Review Articles Textbooks Any Index Any Bibliography Used to Locate Primary Sources Examples of Secondary Sources

  7. Primary vs. Secondary

  8. Selection How do I select the right source?

  9. Selection depends on your topic, the type of information you need, and what is available.

  10. Use a Book • When looking for lots of information on a topic • To put your topic in context with other important issues • To find historical information • To find summaries of research to support an argument

  11. Use an Encyclopedia • When looking for background information on a topic • When trying to find key ideas, important dates or concepts

  12. Two Types of Encyclopedias • General Encyclopedias – provide concise overviews on a wide range of topics • Subject-Specific Encyclopedias – contain in-depth information focusing on one field of study.

  13. Characteristics of General and Subject-Specific Encyclopedias • Encyclopedia articles give background information. • Encyclopedia articles usually include bibliographies (works cited). • Encyclopedia articles provide information to help you narrow your topic.

  14. Use a Handbook • For finding factual information to answer specific questions. Also, you can use a handbook to verify data or solve problems in a subject area.

  15. Use a Journal • When doing scholarly research • To find out what has been studied on your topic • To find bibliographies that point to other relevant research

  16. Use a Magazine • To find information or opinions about popular culture • To find up-to-date information about current events • To find general articles for people who are not necessarily specialists about the topic

  17. Use a Newspaper • To find current information about international, national and local events • To find editorials, commentaries, expert or popular opinions

  18. Use a Database or Index • When you want to find articles on your topic in magazines, journals, or newspapers

  19. Use the WWW • To find current information • AT YOUR OWN RISK!

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