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Terms to Know
Terms to Know
Abstract - This can be used in three ways:
A short summary of an article in a scholarly journal. It usually appears at the beginning of the article.
An index to journal articles that not only provides citations to the articles, but also gives a brief summary of each.
A summary of a paper presented at a conference. The full text of the paper may or may not be published.
Article - An essay or research report, usually brief, published in a document that contains several such works. Examples of resources that contain articles include magazines, journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias.
Bibliography -This can be used in two ways:
A compilation of citations used while doing research for an article or book. A bibliography is normally placed at the end of the work, with entries arranged alphabetically by author.
A publication that consists of a list of books, articles, and other works on a particular topic.
Boolean Operators - Words (specifically AND, OR, and NOT) that may be used to join or arrange keywords in a search statement in order to narrow or expand the search.
Citation - Complete information about a specific item. A citation for a book includes author, title, place of publication, publisher, and year. A citation for an article in a periodical includes author, title of the article, title of the periodical, volume number, pages, and date. A single citation is sometimes called a "reference." A group of citations gathered together is usually called a bibliography.
Copyright - The legal protection granted to authors, composers, and others to allow them to control the reproduction and distribution of their works. Almost all books, articles, and other library materials are copyrighted. Generally speaking, it is legal for you to make one copy of an article, or a portion of a book or other item, for your personal research use. However, you should not make more than one copy, or create computerized versions of them without permission from the copyright holder. If you have questions about copyright, ask a librarian for help.
Database - An electronic collection of information, often of citations to materials on a particular subject.
Full Text - An article or book that is available electronically in its entirety. A computerized abstract is not the full text of an article or book.
Journal - A periodical that contains scholarly articles written by professors, researchers, or other experts in a subject area. An abstract and a bibliography may appear with each article in a journal.
Keyword - A word that you use in order to find an item when searching an electronic database. Keywords are not the same as subject headings, and often are not as effective in locating relevant documents. Using a thesaurus can help identify appropriate search words.
Periodical - A publication that appears on a regular basis. Examples include newspapers (daily or weekly), magazines, and journals.
Search Engine - A program on the World Wide Web used to find information using search terms or keywords. Some of the largest and best known are Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, and Lycos.
Credit:
Library terminology: English definitions. Subject Guides. (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2022, from https://guides.lib.byu.edu/terminology
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5 Components of Information Literacy
5 Components of Information Literacy
Types of Sources
Types of Sources
Primary sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence. Examples include interview transcripts, statistical data, and works of art. A primary source gives you direct access to the subject of your research.
Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. A secondary source describes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources.
Primary sources are more credible as evidence, but good research uses both primary and secondary sources.
Credit:
George, T. (2022, August 5). How to avoid plagiarism: Tips on citing sources. Scribbr. Retrieved December 9, 2022, from https://www.scribbr.com/plagiarism/how-to-avoid-plagiarism/
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