Information types

Books, journal articles, conference papers, blogs, social media, newspapers, government reports, reference material – do you know the difference?

You’ll need to know which ones to use when you’re in the workplace. Explore the different information types below for an overview including the descriptions, purpose, publisher timeframes and author attributes. Those details will help you decide which type of information best suits your needs.

But remember, you also need to consider how you evaluate the information you find, and how best to use it. Here are some good sites to get you started:

The Conversation

Australian Policy Online


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