Management of Academic Information - Unit 3: Information Sources

Vocabulary flashcards defining key concepts, categories, and types of information sources covered in Unit 3 of the Management of Academic Information course.

Data

A collection of facts from which conclusions can be drawn.

Knowledge

Something acquired individually through experience and education.

Information Sources

The various means by which information is recorded for use by an individual or an organisation.

Primary Sources of Information

Original documents generated at the time of the occurrence of the event being researched, containing first-hand observations and original information published or recorded for the first time.

Secondary Sources of Information

Works that examine, evaluate, or analyse a historical event or occurrence, generally with the use of primary sources, compressing or organizing the contents for easy access and review.

Tertiary Sources of Information

Sources based on primary and secondary sources that serve as keys or finding tools to locate and identify primary and secondary sources.

Books

Information sources covering virtually any topic, fact or fiction, used to find detailed context, historical information, or summaries of research.

Academic Journals

A collection of articles usually written by scholars in an academic or professional field, used when conducting scholarly research and finding references to relevant work.

Scholarly Sources of Information

Sources authored by scholars, professionals, or experts that report original and significant scientific research intended for a scholarly audience.

Popular Sources of Information

Sources featuring articles written in accessible language, published to inform, educate, and entertain the general public on popular personalities, news, and general topics.

.gov

Website domain designation corresponding to Governmental sites.

.edu / .ac

Website domain designations corresponding to Educational sites.

.org

Website domain designation corresponding to Non-profit sites.

.com

Website domain designation corresponding to Commercial sites.

.info

Website domain designation corresponding to Informational sites.