HOME Unit 4 - Magazines Bulletins and Announcements

 

Purpose
  • describe the type of information found in magazines and journals
  • differentiate between a general database and a specialized subject database of magazines
  • use electronic databases to locate magazine articles
  • determine whether the magazine article is available in the library you are using; and
  • evaluate an article in a magazine
Background A look into the world of magazine publishing,
Web Options Online magazine database environment.
Database Comparison Compares ProQuest, InfoTrac, and SIRS databases.
Search Tips How to find magazine/journal articles in magazine databases.
Sample Searches Practice your search skills.
Evaluation Guide Questions and answers to evaluate magazine resources.
Exam 4 Review a sample copy.

 

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