Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Submitted by
Group (1)
Francie Berger
Hanem Ibrahim
Heather Tebbs
Fall 2009
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While the yearbook does not contain factual information for the current year,
it does effectively create a snapshot of events for the year 1991. Topics such
as health and science should be regarded with an eye toward more current
developments.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
The yearbook is targeted toward the layperson, high school student, or
others attempting to gain a bird’s eye view of historically-significant topics
and data for the year 1991. As such, it is well organized and clearly written
by a trusted source.
3. Chase’s Calendar of Events
Citation
Chase’s Calendar of Events (2006) New York: McGraw- Hill.
Scope
This almanac is an authorities and current information source about various
observances throughout the year. It’s kind of directory of local, state, and
national events across the United States, also some of the important events
from around the world.
Purpose
It provides many type of events: presidential, proclamations, National and
States Days, Weeks, and Months, Sponsored events, birthdays today,
astronomical phenomena, historic anniversaries, spotlights, Folkloric events,
Festivals , public holidays from around the world.
Arrangement
Events listed chronologically, then by alphabetical order according to the
name or the event.
Entries
This 2006 printed publication starts with How to use this book, introduction
and spotlight on the year’s anniversaries and events then a chronological
calendar of events arranged day by day listing the events from January 1 to
December 31 , it includes the day (Mon- Sun), the days number through the
year, and the days remaining, then a list of events happened this day,
example:
October 30- Monday
Day 303- 62 remaining
Adam, John: Birthday Anniversary.- oct.30. 1735.
Second president ….
Then there are calendar for the three years (2006- 2008 , and list of
the national days of the world, and selected special years, the Chinese
calendar, wedding anniversary gifts, world map, universal standards
and Daylight times, some facts (USA, Canada, Mexico), Major awards
presented last two years.
There’s an alphabetical Index that refers readers to entry according to the
date of the event.
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Currency
Annually updated
Use
This reference answers questions like:
When was daylight savings time introduced in the U.S.?
When is Freedom of Information Day?
What is the national day of Mexico? And when it started?
I am trying to find a list of the standard 2-letter abbreviations for the states
in the U.S.
Who won the Beta Phi Mu Award from the American Library Association in
2003?
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This is one of the reference resources that could be helpful as a ready
reference, it’s fun to search through it to know day by day events.
4. The Chicago Manual of Style
Citation
University of Chicago. (2003). The Chicago manual of style (15th ed.).
Chicago, London: University of Chicago Press.
Purpose
The Chicago Manual of Style is the essential guide to writing and the
publication process for authors, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copyrighters,
designers, and publishers in any field.
Scope
The first manual was a one-page guide to typographic fundamentals, put out
by a University of Chicago proofreader. It appeared in book form in 1906,
and this, its 15th edition, is a thorough reference to all aspects of writing and
publishing, including electronic media.
Authority
The editorial staff is comprised of scholars, professionals in the field of
publishing, writers familiar with the book and journal industries, journalism
professionals, and experts in electronic publications.
Format
This is a one-volume print hardbound publication.
Arrangement
The manual is divided into 18 parts that cover all aspects of writing and
publishing. Each section is further divided into several sub-headings relevant
to the main topic.
The guide includes two appendixes, covering what writers and editors need
to know about current procedures in the field.
There is a comprehensive bibliography with entries listed by type, at the
back of the book.
There is also an alphabetical index at the back of the book
Entries
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Currency
The citation of electronic sources remains applicable today, over ten years
after the publication of the handbook, as does much of the information
provided on HTML. The use of terms such as “chat” rather than “instant
messaging” do make the handbook read like an artifact and could use
updating.
The approach of the chapter on how to format electronically written
documents, while useful in terms of the subject matter in general, seems
antiquated, as most persons are well acquainted with word processing. How
many people do you know who still write their documents on a typewriter?
The most out-of-date sections are those dealing with document storage,
retrieval, and transfer. These sections focus on now antiquated disk and
modem technology.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
The handbook, while outdated in some of the vocabulary and technology
overviewed, remains useful for the formation of ideas on how and why to
adequately cite and produce documents for electronic publication.
The intent of citations, to allow other researchers to verify and build upon
one another’s work, remains the same today as it did eleven years ago.
When using the handbook for technological understanding, however, the
user will find it falls short today.
2. Europa World Year Book
Citation
Europa World Year Book. (2003). London: Europa publication Ltd. 2 vols
Scope
This year book is reference tool that lists more than 1,650 countries and
international organizations.
Purpose
It provides an extensive coverage to the United Nation and its affiliated
bodies. In addition, it covers some 60 other major international organizations
in the world (UN, WTO, COMESA, ESA, OAS, AND the IOC)
Use
It can answer these kinds of questions about any information about any
country (population social affairs, trades organization and institution…)
theses information could be helpful to companies doing business
internationally.
Such as these questions:
What is the economic state of Egypt? Or what are the important places to
visit there?
Arrangement/ Entries
This reference consists of two volumes, Volume one deals with the countries
of the world from Afghanistan to Jordan, Volume two covers countries from
Kazakhstan to Zimbabwe. Each country is covered by individual chapter
containing an introductory survey including recent history, economic affairs,
the government defense , and public holidays , useful and latest statistics on
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area and population and other aspects of the country activities ( tourism,
transportation…).
Currency
Updated annually, there are also an electronic version (free trial is available)
http://subscriberservices.ams.tandf.co.uk/LOGIN?
sessionid=fb2b3fdb0f861b7b2016cfe4a66144b6&authstatuscode=400)
The online web page is: www.europaworldonline.com
Overall Evaluation or Critique
It is a great work must- have by all kind of libraries, because of its general
and specific questions about any country or international organization.
3. Facts on File World News Digest with Index
Citation
Facts on File World News Digest with Index.(2009) New York: Facts on File,
1940- Retrieved from: http://www.facts.com/index.htm
Scope
It is Authoritative World News Coverage from 1940 Through Today Provides
Information, Context, and Perspective. It brings together nearly seven
decades of news from the renowned Facts On File World News Digest in
print. This archival record of domestic and international news, unrivaled for
its depth, breadth, and accuracy, covers all major political, social, and
economic events since November 1940.
Purpose/ Use
Its more than 1 million internal hyperlinks allow researchers to follow a story
ahead in time and back in time, and lead to just the background information
they need to understand its significance. The print and online reference
materials are important sources for the school and library market.
Arrangement
The weekly print contains two parts the first one is the white pages which
cover newsworthy stories in brief which are organized chronologically in a
format of articles. The second part contains the blue and yellow pages which
are the cumulative alphabetical index of the articles from the white pages,
the index could be searched by personal name, company, organization,
country, or topic. The special core subject areas of this reference are:
history, science, literature, geography, health, and more.
Currency
World News Digest is updated twice weekly and includes a searchable hourly
newsfeed available for free trial at http://www.facts.com/index.htm
Entries
Inside the hard cover binder there are loose- leaf insert. The first part” white
pages” include the chronological entries which written in brief article/
paragraph format, each weekly insert contains box that list major stories in
this issue.
Special Features
Beside the Facts On File World News Digest, The online version of this work
has lots of special features as follows:
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Although I could not locate any statistical information, this site seems to
contain everything anyone would and to know about movies, television,
videos and entertainment news.
Authority
The site is owned by Amazon.
Format
This resource is an internet based only tool; fans can also follow IMDb on
twitter.
Arrangement
The site is organized so that the user can choose from 6 pull-down menus,
each with several sub-categories:
• Movies- top picks, show times and tickets, browse titles
• TV- listings, episodes and clips, previews
• News- top stories, movie, tv, and celebrity news
• Videos- trailers, browse titles
• Community- message boards, contributor zone
• IMDbPro- subscription site insider info and resume posting for the
entertainment field
The search box allows you to search for information by many categories,
including:
• Titles
• Episodes
• Names
• Companies
• Keyword
• Characters
• Advanced Search
Entries
Each movie entry includes title, director, stars studio, plot, reviews, and
access to a message board. You can check show times and purchase tickets
directly from the entry site.
The TV entries include title, stars, plot, and review, as well as audio clips that
seem to activate automatically.
Use
This site would be used by anyone looking for information on past, current or
future movies, tv shows, video releases, or celebrity news.
Some questions that might be answered by the Internet Movie Database are:
• What movies do users of this site rank as the top 250 of all time?
• What time is The Big Bang Theory on next Monday?
Currency
This site contains up-to-the-minute information on its subjects and even
provides information on upcoming movies, TV shows, and videos.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
The site is user friendly, easy to navigate, but very cluttered. Although it
contains a wealth of information for those interested in movies, tv, and
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Currency
The information is current through 1997.
Use
This book will serve as an invaluable resource when researching “how and
when a field of endeavor developed.”
Some questions that might be answered by Famous First Facts are:
• Where was the first Library School established and when?
• Who invented the dishwasher and how did it work?
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This is an excellent resource, very easy to use, and the newly added subject
index makes searching for information very simple.
1. McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology
Citation
McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology. (2004). New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1962-
Scope
This year book is a comprehensive coverage of recent events and research
as compiled by the staff of McGraw- Hill Encyclopedia of Science &
technology
Purpose
This yearbook provides users( students in scientific fields) with a broad
overview of important recent development in science, technology, and
engineering as selected by the board of editors of McGraw- Hill, these
overviews inform the readers about the important trends in research and
development that will advance the knowledge in the future in the scientific
fields( more than 7000 articles)
Entries
Articles are written in paragraph format , the page divided into two columns ,
each articles ends with bibliography. Topic and subtopics are bolded.
Use
It can answer questions like: what is the explanation of the Richter scale?
How do cataracts affect vision and what are common treatments?
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subjects from (agriculture to zoology) with an
index.
Currency
Annually updated.
Berkow, Robert; Beers, Mark; Fletcher, Andres (eds.). (1997). Merck manual
of medical information-home edition. (1997). Whitehouse Station, New
Jersey: Merck Research Laboratories.
Purpose
The Merck Manual of Medical Information-Home Edition seeks to provide the
general public with highly detailed, sophisticated, and reliable medical
information.
Scope
The Merck Manual of Medical Information is the oldest continuously
published English language general medical textbook, with the first volume
dating to 1899. It is also the most widely used medical textbook world-wide,
reporting on nearly every disease affecting man. This, the Home Edition,
provides the most of the same information, written in layman’s language.
Authority
The editor-in-chief is Executive Director of Medical Literature at Merck and a
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Allegheny University of the
Health Sciences; the associate editor is an Associate Clinical Professor of
Medicine at the same institution and the senior assistant editor is a Professor
of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Health Care at Temple University.
The editorial board is comprised of professionals from all spheres of the
medical world.
Format
This is a one-volume print hardbound publication.
Arrangement
The book is divided into 24 different sections, some encompassing organ
systems and some corresponding to medical specialties. Those that discuss
the organ systems begin with general information regarding the normal
function of that organ. Several sections also include information about
diagnostic tests for the particular disease.
Three separate sections cover health issues specific to men, women or
children.
Each section is further sub-divided into several chapters, some discussing
one specific disease, others covering related disorders. These chapters begin
with a definition of the disease or disorder. Still other chapters discuss a
symptom or problem caused by a disease.
Throughout the book extensive cross-references, denoted by coded symbols,
are provided.
There is an appendix at the back of the book that covers legal issues,
weights and measures, common medical tests, and contact information for
help organizations.
Entries
Each entry
These chapters begin with a definition of the disease or disorder. Information
is provided regarding causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment,
and prognosis.
Special Features
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Purpose
The New York Public Library Desk Reference is brings together in one book,
the information needed to answer the most commonly asked reference
questions. The sum total of this information would otherwise be spread
amongst several different sources.
Scope
This volume seeks to pare the contents of the New York Public Library, the
largest public library system in the nation, with holdings of over 50 million
items, including 18 million books, down to a ready reference resource of the
most frequently requested information.
Authority
The information in the reference guide was compiled by experienced
librarians, professional researchers, and reference editors,
Format
This is a one-volume print hardbound publication.
Arrangement
The book is divided into 6 subject categories:
• The Physical World
• The World of Ideas
• The Way We Communicate
• Daily Life
• Recreation
• The Political World
Each subject category is further sub-divided into 2-7 sub-categories and
under each of these headings are numerous subject specific entries.
The guide also includes charts, graphs, tables, maps and illustrations.
Additionally, cross-references and web addresses are included when
appropriate and/or available.
There is an alphabetical index in the back of the book.
Entries
Entry formats vary according to the subject, but all contain clear, concise
information in easy to find alphabetical order within their respective sub-
categories.
Use
This guide would be useful to anyone seeking an answer to a common
question relating to any of the 6 major subject headings.
Some questions that might be answered by The New York Public Library
Desk Reference are:
• What is the traditional gift to give someone for their 14th anniversary?
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• What is the major library in Arizona and what special collections does it
hold?
Currency
The information in the guide is current through mid-2002. It is not clear as to
when a new edition will be published.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This guide is a great ready reference resource. It contains information from a
wide field of knowledge, it is easy to search, and it gathers much disparate
information into one place.
Scope
This almanac is a United States-centric overview of world facts and events
pertinent to the year 2008.
Purpose
The purpose of the almanac is to provide the layperson with data pertaining
to world facts and events of 2008.
Use
The almanac is useful for ready reference questions pertaining to global
current events, census, sports, personalities, and geographic data relevant
to 2008.
Arrangement/ Entries
The almanac is divided into six sections: Almanac of the Year, The United
States, The World, Science and Technology, Awards and Prizes, and Sports.
Sections are subdivided into discrete topics.
A table of contents, index, and a maps section is also provided
Currency
This almanac is current as of 2008 and includes a section of late-breaking
events.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
The almanac is more than a yearbook, including, for instance, important U.S.
government documents such as the constitution, a list of important U.S.
historical events, and other information outside the scope of the year 2008.
Categories of information are discrete yet broad, and the resource is U.S.
centric. Much more space is given to U.S. data than that of other cultures.
For a more complete global perspective, other resources should also be
consulted.
2. PDR.Net
Citation
PDR.net. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.pdr.net/login/Login.aspx
Purpose
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A Resource Center sidebar allows the user to choose from different medical
specialties, with each link providing additional links to specific conditions and
related medications.
The Tools menu allows the user customization options
The Patient Education option offers patient guides and treatment option
tools.
The user can also search the site by drug name or full drug label plus
keyword.
Entries
As a non-member, I was not able to access any entries, but can assume that
they are similar to the entries in the print version of this resource.
Special Features
PDR.net offers a link to its sister site, PDRhealth.com, geared towards
consumers and patients.
Use
Membership and access is free to U.S. based medical doctors, dentists,
optometrists, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants in full-time
practice as well as U.S. medical students, residents, and other select allied
health professionals.
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Currency
The site is updated on a daily basis.
Overall Evaluation
This looks to be an amazing site with a tremendous amount of information
about the medical field. It is an important resource, as there is so much
misinformation, particularly about this field, on the internet, so it is nice to
know that there is trustworthy information available. The site is extremely
well-organized and should be extremely useful to any medical professional.
1. Physician’s Desk Reference
Citation
PDR. (2009). Physician’s desk reference (63rd ed.). Montvale, New Jersey:
Physician’s Desk Reference, Inc.
Purpose
The Physician’s Desk Reference is a guide to pharmaceutical options. It
seeks to compile, organize and distribute information on drugs approved by
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as prescription information
for grandfathered drugs and other non-FDA approved drugs marketed under
current FDA guidelines..
Scope
Complete, in fact, exhaustive information is provided for more than 2400
pharmaceuticals currently being produced for use. The Product Information
section, the largest part of the book, runs to almost 3000 pages.
Authority
Information for the references is supplied by participating drug
manufacturers.
Format
This is a one-volume print hardbound publication. It is also available on CD-
ROM and via the internet.
Arrangement
The volume is organized into 5 major categories, listed in the front of the
book:
• Manufacturer’s Index- lists all participating manufacturers, including
contact information and product listings
• Brand and Generic Name Index- gives the page number for reach drug
• Product Category Index- lists all products by prescribing categories
• Product Identification Guide- shows images of all tablets and capsules,
as well as graphics of other types of dosages and packages
• Product Information- entries for each drug
Entries
Each entry is an exact copy of the product’s FDA-approved or other
manufacturer-supplied labeling. Given information includes indications,
effects, dosages, routes, methods, and frequency and duration of
administration, and any relevant warnings hazards, contraindications, side
effects, and precautions.
Special Features
Master copies of both the FDA Medwatch Form (for safety information and
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adverse effect reporting), and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Form are
included at the end of the book.
Use
This is an invaluable complete and up-to-date reference for anyone working
in the medical and health professions.
Some questions that might be answered by The Physicians’ Desk Reference
are:
• What company manufactures my new migraine medication?
• What are the contraindications of taking an anticoagulant with my
asthma inhaler?
Currency
A new volume of The Physicians’ Desk Reference is published every year.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This is a well-organized, easy-to-search, volume, inclusive of all current
information regarding it subject. However there is such a wealth of difficult-
to-read information on each drug, that it is unlikely that anyone other than a
medical professional would care to use it. The pages are also extremely this,
due to the vastness of the volume, so the book must be handled very
carefully.
1. Emily Post Etiquette
Citation
Post, Peggy. (1997). Emily Post’s Etiquette (16th ed.). New York: Harper
Collins.
Scope
The focus of this handbook is on late 20th century manners and etiquette,
and details the rules of etiquette for human interaction in personal and
professional life.
Purpose
The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize and instruct readers on Anglo-
American manners and etiquette in business and personal interactions.
Use
Readers of this handbook may either read it cover to cover or, more likely,
consult it like a dictionary to look up rules of behavior specific to particular
events or interactions.
Arrangement/ Entries
The book is arranged in nine broad sections with chapters that are broken
out into sub-sections relevant to specific events or situations such as baby
showers or traveling with children.
Each section may be paged to via a tabbed finding aid located along the
edge of the book.
Major sections are: Communications; Your Professional Life; Your Personal
Life; Formalities; Entertaining and Entertainments; Travel & Tipping;
Celebrations & Ceremonies; Gifts, Giving & Thank-Yous; and Weddings.
Currency
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This handbook is comprehensive for the most part for the modern user and
includes etiquette advice on email as well as facsimile communication;
however, it could use updating in terms of modes of communication such as
instant messaging or virtual forms of online interaction.
The handbook was revised before 2001, and as such does not include travel
etiquette regarding those awkward moments when you have to take your
shoes off at airport security screening, for instance.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
Emily Post has been a trusted name in etiquette for almost a century.
Readers of the Emily Post guides find their approach clear, well organized,
and comprehensive. The handbook is just shy of being bulky, but is well
organized enough not to be intimidating. This is a layman’s resource, and is
not intended for a statesperson or others requiring a diplomatic level of
protocol.
2. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Citation
American Psychological Association. (2002). Publication manual of the
American psychological association (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.: American
Psychological Association
Purpose
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA)
provides explicit style formats that authors writing for any of the APA’s27
primary journals must apply so that manuscript reviews and editing can be
done in a timely and cost effective manner.
Scope
The manual provides specific requirements for the preparation of
manuscripts for submission for publication. All phases of writing are covered,
from concept to organization, to idea expression, to APA style and
bibliographic reference formatting to preparing the manuscript for
publication.
Although the guide started out as specifics for writing for APA publications at
least 1000 other journals in psychology, behavioral sciences, nursing, and
personnel administration use the guidelines as well, in order to simplify
communication of new ideas and research.
Authority
The guide as compiled by a group of APA editors and staff members.
Format
This is a one-volume print soft-covered publication. It is also available as a
web-based publication.
Arrangement
The manual is divided into 9 chapters:
• Content and Organization of a Manuscript
• Expressing Ideas and Reducing Bias in Language
• APA Editorial Style
• Reference List
• Manuscript Preparation and Sample Papers to be Submitted for
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Publication
• Material Other Than Journal Articles
• Manuscript Acceptance and Production
• Journals Program of the American Psychological Association
• Bibliography
There are also 5 appendixes:
• Appendix A- criteria checklists for authors submitting manuscripts for
publication
• Appendix B- criteria for authors transmitting accepted manuscripts for
electronic production
• Appendix C- APA Ethical Principles
• Appendix D- reference examples for legal materials
• Appendix E- sample cover letter for authors submitting a manuscript
for consideration
There is also an index at the back of the book that includes both page and
section numbers for easy reference.
Entries
Each entry is easy-to-find and easy-to-read, with thorough descriptions of the
subject and examples cited when appropriate. The entries are presented in a
logical order that follows the steps of the writing process.
Use
This publication will be invaluable for any writer preparing a manuscript for
publication consideration. It is also a handy reference for any student whose
professors might require APA formatting for papers.
Some questions that might be answered by the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association are:
• What is the correct APA citation format for a newspaper article read
on-line?
• How do I incorporate mathematical equations into my text?
Currency
This publication is an update of the 4th edition, published in 1994. There is no
information available regarding when a new edition will be published.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This is a simple to use manual with clear and easy-to-follow information.
1. Science and Technology Desk Reference
Citation
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. (1992). Science and technology desk
reference: Over 1,500 answers to frequently-asked or difficult-to-answer
questions (1st ed). Detroit, Mich: Gale Research.
Scope
From the Amazon.com review of the first edition: “In the same style as the
New York Public Library Desk Reference (LJ 7/89), this book assembles 1500
reference questions and answers from the science/technology reference
desk at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.”
Purpose
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Less of an encyclopedia and more of an interesting fact book, this book gives
answers to specific reference questions posed by visitors to the reference
desk at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library. As such it is more of a fun-to-read
book than one which is likely to garner the answer to the exact question a
reference patron is asking.
Use
The best use for this book is for general reading, as it is organized topically
by very specific reference question such as, to quote from the Amazon.com
review, “‘What is a bungee cord?’; ‘How fast is a snail's pace?’; ‘Where is
Albert Einstein's brain?’; ‘What is acid rain?’; and ‘Who invented the
computer mouse?’”
Arrangement/ Entries
This subject encyclopedia is organized by the following sections as taken
from the WorldCat entry:
Chronology -- The animal world -- Around the house and garage --
Biology -- Bridges, buildings, etc. -- Cars, boats, planes, and trains --
Chemistry and physics -- Communication -- The earth -- Energy -- The
environment -- Food and nutrition -- General science and technology --
Health and medicine -- The human body -- Mathematics, numbers, and
computers -- Metals and other materials -- The plant world -- Space --
Weather and climate -- Weights, measures, and time.
Subsections are listed under each major category.
Currency
The subject encyclopedia has not been updated since 1996. The edition
reviewed here is from 1992.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
From the Amazon.com review: “The book is fun and useful but not
encyclopedic. You can find information on the Mount St. Helens volcano but
not on Hawaii's volcanoes; good sources of vitamin C but not of A, B, or E;
and symptoms of AIDS but not of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Some questions
seem odd, e.g., "Which Black American invented a dust pan?" (not indexed
under "Black Americans" but only under "Inventions--dustpan innovation").”
2. The Statesmans Year-Book
Citation
The Statesman’s Year Book: the politics, cultures and economies of the world
(2007). Edited by Barry Turner.- London: Macmillan, 1864-
Scope
This year book is a compilation of facts and concise analysis of politics,
culture, social affairs, and economy of every country in the entire world.
Purpose
It provides current research information that related to international
agencies, that helps not only the statesmen but also scholars, students,
journalists, business people and general public.
Use
This yearbook helps to answer these questions:
What are the principal religions in Japan? The Philippines?
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What the institution of Nobel prize? And who won the peace prize over the
years?
How does the population density of India compare to China?
Arrangement
It starts with a time zone map, then a preface which offers key world facts,
ISO country codes , chronology, from April2005 – Marc 2006 , and Addenda
then there are two parts: the first part contains information about the
international agencies, begins with the U.N. the Europe then ends with the
agencies by the continent( Africa- Americas- Asia and Pacific- Middle East.
The second part organized alphabetically by the countries of the world
(Afghanistan – Zimbabwe)
After that there is Abbreviations to all these agencies, and current leaders
index, and finally a place and international organization index.
Entries
Agency entries include origin, members, functions, and organization. The
country information includes map, Key historical events, territory and
population, social statistic, climate current administration and leader,
industry, trade, literacy rates religion, culture and lots more.
Currency
Annual.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This reference tool is great general information work for all types of libraries,
it has current and useful information about the global countries and its
agencies.
3. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations
Citation
Turabian Kate L.; Booth, Wayne C.; Colomb, Gregory G.; Williams, Joseph M.
(2007). A manual for writers of term papers, theses and dissertations:
Chicago style for students and researchers (7th ed.). Chicago, London:
University of Chicago Press.
Purpose
A Manual for Writers of Research Paperss, Theses, and Dissertations provides
guideline for accepted academic standards assist students in writing,
researching, and submitting their papers.
Scope
This volume is the student version of the standard The Chicago Manual of
Style and is the accepted reference for university and college student papers
at all levels from undergraduate to doctoral candidates. In addition to
updating the original topics, this edition strives to incorporate current
technology as it affects all aspects of student writing.
Authority
This volume is an update of the classic written by Kate L. Turabian in 1937,
while she was the dissertation secretary at the University of Chicago. The
editors of this, the 7th edition, are a Professor Emeritus at the University of
Chicago, a Professor of English at the University of Virginia, and a Professor
Emeritus of English and linguistics at the University of Chicago, respectively.
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Special Features
A new section in this edition is a guide to the process of research and its
reporting, adapted from the editors book Craft of Research.
Use
This book will be helpful to any college or university student, who needs to
write a paper, from the first year undergraduate to the student finalizing his
dissertation.
Some questions that might be answered by A Manual for Writers of Research
Papers, Theses, and Dissertations are:
• How is the best way to approach searching for sources?
• What is the step-by-step process for note-taking?
Currency
This publication is an update of the 6th edition, published in 1996. There is no
information available regarding when a new edition will be published.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This is a simple to use manual with a very thorough table of contents and
clear and easy-to-follow information.
1. Wall Street Journal Almanac
Citation
Alsop, R. J. (Ed.). (1998). The Wall Street Journal Almanac. New York:
Ballantine.
Scope
This almanac includes general facts and information current as of 1998.
Purpose
The purpose of this resource is for ready reference research of U.S.-centric
data in entertainment, sports, technology, finance, the economy, business,
and other general topics of interest through 1998.
Use
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Purpose/Use
The purpose of this almanac is as a ready-reference resource for those
interested in 2008 current events, and facts relating to U.K. history. This
would be a useful resource for someone interested in the order or
precedence and facts about the royal family and peerage in the U.K.
Arrangement/ Entries
The almanac is divided into sections. These are The Year 2009, United
Kingdom, The World, and The Year 2007-8. The United Kingdom section is
the largest and is divided into subsections with a great deal of attention
given to the royal family, peerage, and precedence. Other government,
historical, social, and political topics are covered.
Currency
The almanac is current to 2008.
Overall Evaluation or Critique
This almanac is extremely U.K. centric. When comparing it to The New York
Times 2009 Almanac, it is surprising to see how much more regard The New
York Times resource gives to world events than Whitaker’s.
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