So far in this section we have looked at how information can be categorised into different types. In the following activity you will be shown several information sources of different types and asked to decide where they are most likely to be found.
Below is a list of four information sources of different types. It is useful to think about where these information sources are most likely to be found, the five options of where they could be found are as follows: Libraries, Databases, The Internet, Booksellers and The Media.
Read the list and take some time to think about where these information sources are most likely to be found.
Please note that the information sources may be found in more than one location and remember that the options of where they can be found are: Libraries, Databases, The Internet, Booksellers and The Media. The list of information sources is as follows:
| Libraries | Databases | Internet | Booksellers | The Media | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Yes, and also in booksellers and maybe on the Internet | No, try again | Possibly but usually not | Yes, and also in libraries and possibly on the Internet | Not usually, try again |
| Journal article | Yes, particularly university and college ones | Yes, they make up most database content | Yes, sometimes , but check if they are refereed or not | Not usually, try again | Possibly, but they may not be refereed |
| References to book chapters etc. | Yes, in indexes | Yes | Possibly | No, try again | No, try again |
| Daily News | Yes, they usually have these | No, try again | Yes, lots of news sites and e-newspapers | Not likely unless they sell newspapers too | Yes, also electronic news sites on the Internet |