Your roommate is researching a presentation for one of his classes but is having a tough time with it. He tells you that he just can't find any information. Based on what you learned in this chapter, what advice would you give to help him gather good information?

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The Answer is Ideal answers will include a discussion of traditional publications like books, newspapers, and magazines, as well as newer Internet databases. Students may also use familiar resources like Internet search engines and Web sites, as well as less familiar resources like library gateways and metasearch engines. Books, newspapers, and other traditional forms of literature may require more work to find, and many databases require the user to go to a library or to pay a fee to view or print an article. However, the quality of the information is often superior to what is available via the Web. Library gateways will produce fewer results than using a search engine or even a database would, but because humans have reviewed the resources, they are often superior in quality. Internet search engines provide access to a wealth of information but can provide more information than a person can sift through, and much of the information found on the Web is unverified and potentially inaccurate.

Your Roommate Is Researching a Presentation for One of His