In topic 2, we have learnt about a structure of information which is to reflect on step 2 in Big 6. The 2nd step in Big 6 is Information Seeking Strategies. There are 2 format of information which are Printed (like as books, newspaper) & Non-Printed (such as internet,blogs). Besides that, there are 3 types of information that i did not know previously. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary.
Primary.
- is an original document.
- is a first hand information.
- enable the researchers to get as close as possible.
Example:
DIARY
MANUSCRIPT
SPEECHES
SECONDARY.
- something written about a primary source.
- edit & review the sources.
- interpretation of primary sources.
Example:
TEXTBOOKS
HISTORY BOOKS
ENCYCLOPEDIA
For your information, newspaper & magazines can be a PRIMARY or SECONDARY SOURCES. If the article was written at the time when something happened, it known as PRIMARY SOURCE.
TERTIARY.
- distillation & collection of primary & secondary sources.
- include most type of references.
Example:
DIRECTORIES
GUIDE TO LITERATURE
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