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A reference resource is a [[resource]] that contains | A reference resource is a [[resource]] that contains concise information on a particular subject. | ||
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* Reference resources | * Reference resources are used to look up specific information, such as definitions, facts or statistics, rather than to read through cover-to-cover. | ||
* Reference resources are meant to retrieve information easily. | |||
=[[Generic relation]]s= | =[[Generic relation]]s= | ||
Latest revision as of 21:41, 25 January 2023
Definition
A reference resource is a resource that contains concise information on a particular subject.
Notes
- Reference resources are used to look up specific information, such as definitions, facts or statistics, rather than to read through cover-to-cover.
- Reference resources are meant to retrieve information easily.
Generic relations
Subordinate concepts are:
- Dictionary
- Glossary
- Encyclopedia
- Almanac
- Atlas
- Bibliography
Life cycle
- Create reference resource
- Maintain reference resource
- Publish reference resource
- Use reference resources
Characteristics
- Relevance
- Coherence
- Completeness
- Correctness
- Actuality