Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a request for a specific article from the World's Poultry Science Journal published in 1996, focusing on obtaining access to the article when the author has not responded to direct inquiries. Participants explore various methods to acquire the article, including library resources and online searches.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests help in obtaining an article from the World's Poultry Science Journal, specifically from volume 52, page 309, and mentions that the author has not replied to their email.
- Another participant provides links to potential resources that might contain the article or related information.
- A suggestion is made to contact a librarian for assistance, highlighting the possibility of inter-library loans if the local library does not have the journal.
- There is a reiteration of the article request, with a link to a broader search for articles from the same journal, indicating some confusion about the specific article needed.
- One participant notes the importance of contacting the corresponding author for article requests and suggests being polite and providing a mailing address when making such requests.
- Concerns are raised about the cost of obtaining the article if one does not have a subscription or library access, reinforcing the suggestion of using inter-library loans.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the methods to seek the article, such as contacting librarians and using online resources. However, there is some confusion regarding the specific article requested and the best approach to obtain it.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention various methods for accessing academic articles, including the importance of knowing the ISSN number and the role of corresponding authors, but do not resolve the specific issue of obtaining the article in question.
