Reference resource

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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

Superordinate concept is:

Subordinate concepts are:

Life cycle

  • Create reference resource
  • Maintain reference resource
  • Publish reference resource
  • Use reference resources

Characteristics

  • Relevance
  • Coherence
  • Completeness
  • Correctness
  • Actuality