Test 2 Flashcards
Call number
A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and indicate where they can be found in shelves
Catalogue
A listing of all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library.
Reference work
A work that synthesizes a large amount of related info for easy access by researchers.
What is the best collection of quotations
Battlers familiar quotations
Biographical aids
When you need info about ppl in the news you can turn to reference books
Academic database
A database that catalogues articles from scholarly journals
Abstract
A summary of a magazine or journal article written by someone other that the original author
Where is the best place for academic journals
JSTOR and google scholar
Virtual library
A search engine that combines internet technology with traditional library methods of cataloging and assessing data
Government resources
Statistical abstract - standard reference source for info off social political and economical info
Brief example
A specific case referred to in a passing illustrate a point
Extended example
A story or narrative or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
Hypothetical example
An example that describes imaginary or fictitious situations
Personalized ideas
One clear VIVID example rather than several statistical examples
Statistics
Numerical data