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?