LESSON 6 CONTENTS:

Learning Objectives

Part One: Periodical Literature

I. The Importance of Periodical Literature in Research

II. Types of Periodicals

III. Electronic Journals

IV. Types of Periodical Articles

Part Two: Periodical Indexes

V. General and Subject Periodical Indexes

VI. Print and Computerized Periodical Indexes

VII. Choosing the Right Index

VIII. General Guidelines for Using Periodical Indexes

IX. Interpreting Periodical Citations

X. Key Points to Remember

Lesson Six Quiz

Lesson Six Exercise

LESSON SIX
PERIODICALS AND PERIODICAL INDEXES

Learning Objectives

1. To know what a periodical is and why they are important information sources.
   
   
2. To recognize the 5 different types of periodicals.
   
   
3. To be aware of the types of articles that appear in periodicals.
   
   
4. To know the difference between general and subject periodical indexes.
   
   
5. To understand the purpose and function of print and computerized periodical indexes.
   
   
6. To understand how to choose appropriate periodical indexes that cover your research question.
   
   
7. To know how to conduct basic keyword searches of a general periodical index.
   
   
8. To know how to interpret and evaluate citations to periodical articles.

Instructions: Read lesson 6 and complete the accompanying quiz and exercise.