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Sources of Information

Sources of Information. What is a Source of Reference. Paper Based Information that is stored by traditional means such as: Reference Books Newspapers Periodicals Directories Maps etc. What is a Source of Reference. Electronic/computer CD Rom Internet Computer Files databases

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Sources of Information

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  1. Sources of Information

  2. What is a Source of Reference Paper Based • Information that is stored by traditional means such as: • Reference Books • Newspapers • Periodicals • Directories • Maps etc

  3. What is a Source of Reference Electronic/computer • CD Rom • Internet • Computer Files databases spreadsheets

  4. What is a Source of Reference People-based • Essential information can be obtained from other people with specialised knowledge • You would not have to refer to any other data

  5. Why do Businesses need Sources of Reference • Concise, up-to-date information is essential for any business to function efficiently • Information can be obtained from 2 sources • Inside the business • Outside the business

  6. Inside The Business • From internal sources within the organisation • Sales Figures from the Sales Department • Information from your supervisor

  7. Outside The Business • From outwith the organisation • Tourist Information Agency • Travel Agents • Libraries • Banks

  8. What are the advantages of using New Technology • The information is up-to-date • The information is easy to access, 24 hours a day • It is less expensive, in terms of time saved, than searching through paper-based sources of reference because of speed of access

  9. Teletext • Computer based retrieval system accessed from special TV set. Information can only be read – no interaction • Examples – News. Weather, Finance, TV listings, Share prices etc

  10. CD-Rom • Holds a vast amount of data – Using the search feature info can be found very quickly • Some common ones are: Encarta, Grolier’s Newspapers, Encyclopaedia Britannica

  11. The Internet • A world-wide network of computers linked together via telephone lines. Consists of WWW. And E-mail • Common info is News, Supplier Info, Finance, Travel, Entertainment etc

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