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Altbib

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard of a bibliography? It's like a list of books, articles, and other sources that people use when they do research or write papers. Well, an altbib is a special kind of bibliography that focuses on sources that are not usually talked about or used in traditional research.

These sources might include things like podcasts, social media posts, or blogs - basically anything that you wouldn't normally find in a library. Altbib is short for "alternative bibliography," because it tries to offer alternative perspectives and ideas that might not be included in more traditional research.

People use altbib when they want to look at a topic from a different angle or include different types of sources in their research. It's kind of like trying a new and exciting flavor of ice cream instead of always sticking with the same old vanilla.

So there you have it, kiddo! Altbib is a different kind of bibliography that helps us explore new ideas and perspectives by including sources that we might not normally think to use.
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