In spring semester 2009, two of the authors taught LIB 5020--Information Sources & Services to graduate library science students at Appalachian State University. The course covers information seeking patterns and provides an overview of reference services. The course is also designed to examine and evaluate library reference materials and…

This essay argues in favor of college instructors, especially in introductory classes, giving students the freedom to use Wikipedia entries in their research projects. It explores the pedagogy created by rigid prohibitions of potential sources, and argues that at stake are two chief dichotomies: one, students learning by engaging in a process vs.…

Cites numerous journal articles, government reports, and other resources relevant to scholarly research on refugees. (Author/MK)

As online research has become an increasingly standard activity for middle school and high school students, Wikipedia (http://www.wikipedia.org) has simultaneously emerged as the bane of many teachers who include research-focused assignments in their courses. An online encyclopedia that allows anyone to edit its entries, Wikipedia has educators…

A survey of the number of references published annually for individual elements or groups of elements suggests that the organometallic chemistry literature is approaching a phase of slower increase. (Author/NH)

References are listed for the solubility and miscibility between halogenated hydrocarbons, C-1 to C-6, and water. (103 references) (Author)

Lists citations and describes activities under five broad headings: (1) national institutions; (2) national bibliography, which includes books, government publications, periodicals, theses, maps, music, audiovisual materials, micropublications, and standards; (3) current bibliographies of special subjects, including area studies, children's…

This bibliography is intended to be an up-date of a previous document entitled "Homework: Selected References" (1984). It lists many of the articles that were generated as a result of the educational report, "A Nation at Risk" (National Commission, 1983). The bibliography includes over 50 books, articles, and research reports on the subject of…

This article gives a choice list of basic reference works, plus names and addresses of information sources useful for teachers who prefer to do research and write their own units. (Author)

Available from: Quill, 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601, $10.00, sc $1.00, monthly. Lists general reference works with which journalists and journalism students should be familiar, as well as sources of local information. (JM)

Part I of this brief paper lists and describes a few general works that are useful to the student and/or researcher: Part II lists more specific source material and Part III covers miscellaneous channels for additional search. (26 references) (Author)

Cites review sources for NTIS (National Technical Information Service) publications and provides an annotated list of 22 reports on child abuse, Chinese language romanization, criminal justice, energy, environment, ethnic data, fire technology, genealogy, health care, local communities and federal assistance, mainstreaming, political leadership in…

This annotated bibliography includes adult mysteries that appeal to teen readers under the categories of Sherlock Holmes; reference sources; private investigators; amateur sleuths; historical sleuths; suspense and thrillers; police procedurals; mystery blends; and anthologies. (LRW)

The purpose of this study is to review 10 NCES databases that can be used for researching postsecondary issues and provide lesser-known facts to using the datasets that are important but may not be widely understood. Issues addressed include: (1) access; (2) statistical issues; (3) database nuances; and (4) database training opportunities. A…

This packet informs inquirers about the genealogical and local history resources housed at the Library of Michigan, including cemetery directories, census records, city directories, family histories, plat maps and other land records, military records, newspapers, specialty periodicals, and vital records. It provides background information about…