GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BOOKS
- Audience: Ranges from the general public to specialists
- Coverage: In-depth coverage of a topic; compilation of scholarly articles on a topic
- Written By: Specialists/scholars
- Timeliness: Currency varies (2 years plus)
- Length: 150 pages plus
- Content: Varies from general discussion to detailed analysis; usually includes extensive bibliography
- Slant: Perspective entirely dependent on author; may be sponsored or published by professional associations
BOOK EXAMPLES
- Drug Calculations and Drug Administration
- Explorations in College Algebra
- Wealth Without Risk
- Classical Music for Dummies
- Intelligence Reframed
- Closing of the American Mind
TRY A BOOK FOR:
- A history of immigration in the United States.
- A long-term study of single-parent families in Europe.
- A children's book written to help them cope with divorce.
To locate books, search the College LINCCWeb online catalog (Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade, FAU at the Boca Raton Campus) or Ask A Librarian.
Adapted from UCLA Library website with permission statement as follows (retrieved 15 Feb. 2007): “Permission is granted for unlimited non-commercial use of this exercise.” See UCLA website at <http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/selectsource/index.htm>.
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