Types of Sources
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Determining the type of source in Search@UW or a database can be more challenging than with a print or web version. While search limiters can help, here are some tips for identifying what you're looking at.
Keep in mind that database interfaces vary, so the examples below may not cover every possible format.
Is it a trade publication?
What to look for:
- volume/issue information
- described as "trade" or "occupational"
- geared towards a particular occupation
When viewing in Search@UW:
When viewing in a database, such as One Business:
Top part of article record:
Further down in the article record:
If you're not sure what type of article you're looking at, try a Google search for the source's name and read more about it:
In this example, Ad Age is described as a magazine and media brand, but its focus on marketing and media indicates that it is geared toward people in a particular industry and not the general public.