Please keep the following definitions in mind while you are searching and evaluating the information you find.
Definitions:
Primary Source:
Sources that contain raw, original, non-interpreted and unevaluated information.
Secondary Source:
Sources that digest, analyze, evaluate and interpret the information contained in primary sources.
Scholarly Publication:
A journal that contains articles that have been reviewed by a panel of subject specialists or experts prior to their publication. Another term for a scholarly publication is “peer reviewed”. A scholarly article contains a bibliography or work cited section of references.
Non-Scholarly Publication:
A publication in which the articles are not reviewed by subject specialists prior to its publication.
Abstract:
A brief summary outlining the main content of a journal article or other document.
Citation:
Information identifying a publication. Details usually include author, title, date of publication, journal title, volume and page numbers. Also sometimes called a reference or source.
Interlibrary Loan:
Free service available through the Bentley Library that gives you access to materials not available here. You just fill out a form and the materials are "borrowed" from another library for you to use. If you find a citation to something you need whether an article or a book, just fill out the form online and the materials will be requested for you.
Scan on Demand:
Free service available through the Bentley Library that gives you access to materials available in hardcopy in our collection. You just fill out a form and up to 10 percent of the work will be scanned in and sent to you.