Using Different Types of Information

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You will use different types of information in your research. Understanding how to use different kinds of information, and knowing how to locate them is an important part of the research process.

Below is a list of some of kinds of information that you may use in your research. If you have questions about identifying or using any of these, ask a librarian!

Type of Information Where to Find It What It Is & How To Use It


Magazines


The New Yorker.

Databases, Journals, Floor Periodical Section Magazines typically assemble different kinds of journalism on a particular topic, and are intended for a general readership. While some magazines may deal with topics that are academic or scholarly in nature, they are usually considered to be popular, and not scholarly resources.

Use magazines to locate information written in a variety of styles on a range of topics, including current events.


Academic or Scholarly Journals


The New Yorker.

Library Databases, 4th Floor Periodical Section Academic journals contain articles and research, and tend to focus on one topic. Articles go through a rigorous editorial process, and are typically read by a committee of editors or experts in the field, who examine the article for accuracy and relevance. Academic journals are intended for a sophisticated readership: most readers of academic journals have some familiarity with the topics covered.

Use academic journals to look for research studies and critical writing on a broad range of topics.


Trade Publications


The New Yorker.

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Newspapers


The New Yorker.

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Books


The New Yorker.

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Encyclopedias


The New Yorker.

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Databases


The New Yorker.

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The Library Catalog


The New Yorker.

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Websites/The Open Internet


The New Yorker.

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