Post on 26-May-2015
Information Fluency LibrarianEverett Library
Queens University of Charlotte
Everett Catalog- tells you where to find items in the library.
Everett Library Catalog Books-
excellent source when searching for extensive information about a topic
useful for historical information (Ethics in media Communications)
Encyclopedias- searching for in-depth
background information Searching for key ideas
(Encyclopedia America)
Newspapers- excellent source for current
information about local, national and international topics
commentaries and editorials(Charlotte Observer)
Magazines- are considered periodicals because they are published periodically during the year like journals information about pop
culture relevant information about
current events(Newsweek)
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Articles normally written for researchers, scholars and professionals
Long in-depth articles written by experts that includes reports, case-studies, bibliographies
Fewer pictures and graphics
Limited advertisements
Published periodically (Winter, Fall, Spring , Summer or monthly)
Peer Reviewed Journals- articles submitted for publication and judged by an independent panel of experts (scholarly or scientific peers).
NewsweekVibe MagazineTime
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magazines are written for the general public and usually shorter
more pictures and graphics
more advertisements
issued weekly or once monthly
Journal of Communications
Internet- through a web browser, (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Firefox) you can search the world wide web. URL indicates who’s hosting the site
commercial (.com)www.google.com
educational (.edu) www.queens.edu
nonprofit (.org)
http://www.unitedwaync.org
governmental (.gov) www.cia.gov
military (.mil) www.bragg.army.mil/
network (.net). www.windstream.net
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Authorship- verify the author of the web page. Is the author an expert about the subject? Can you identify their credentials or qualifications?
Bias / Purpose– identify any bias the author may have. What is the purpose of the site? To sell a product? To inform?
Currency- how often is the site updated? (Check for latest update)
Sponsorship—who is paying for the site? What group is developing and supporting the site?
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Newspaper
Magazine
Book
Encyclopedia
Journal
Everett Library’s Catalog
Internet
1. The latest football scores
2. A research paper about the communication process
3. Where to find items in the library
4. Historical information about Rome
5. Searching for Pop culture stories
Where should I look ?
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1. The Brookings Institute
2. The Central Intelligence Agency
3. Wikipedia
4. Elements of Mass Communication
5. CNET
6. Librarians’ Internet Index
Would you cite these sites?