SAMPLES: LS 534 REFERENCE SOURCES ASSIGNMENT

 

Source #1

 

(1) Education Index. Bronx, New York: Wilson, 1932-.

 

(2) Frequency: Monthly, except July and August.

 

(3) Arrangement: Alphabetical by integrated author/subject headings.

 

(4) Scope: The tool draws bibliographic information from 337 English language periodicals, yearbooks, and mongraphic series. Included are materials in a wide span of education-related disciplines: audiovisual and educational technology, automation, student counseling, comparative education, vocational training, multicultural education, and religious learning. Current book reviews are indexed in a separate section. Also available via CD-ROM (Wilsondisc) and online (Wilsonline) from 1983 to the present.

 

Source #2

 

  1. United States Government Manual. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1935-. Previewed 1995 copy.

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  2. Frequency: Annual.

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  3. Arrangement: Classified.

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  4. Scope: The source includes data relating to agencies within the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the federal government as well as notable boards and committees, quasi-official bodies, and international organizations. A list of principle officials, background history, purpose, programs, and activities are provided for each agency. Supplemented by organizational charts and diagrams, directory data, and several indexes.