"Information in any format is produced to convey a message and is shared via a selected delivery method. The iterative processes of researching, creating, revising, and disseminating information vary, and the resulting product reflects these differences." - Association of College and Research Libraries' Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
When searching for articles, consider what type of periodical you need for your information need. Each type of periodical has its own purpose, intent, audience, etc.
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Ulrichsweb is an easy-to-search source which provides detailed information on more than 300,000 periodicals.
OkStateLibrary (2016, July 14). Inform your thinking: Episode 5 - How is your information created? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThQAmo4c66k.
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