Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1.Since databases are specialized by content, you can often focus your literature search by which database you choose.
2.The impact factors of a journal measure the number of times those articles are cited by other researchers.
3.Journals with a low impact factor are seen as influential in their field.
4.Catalogs, dictionaries, and handbooks can be useful resources as you search the literature.
5.A good way to determine credibility of website is to treat it like a book or journal article: know who wrote it, their credentials, and who published it.


1.TRUE
2.TRUE
3.FALSE
4.TRUE
5.TRUE

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