Developing your skills as an academic researcher requires that you learn how to identify types of information sources.
(1) Go over the information presented here to strengthen your understanding of source types and how scholarly, peer-reviewed sources differ from popular sources like websites written for public consumption and newspapers.
(2) Select an article to evaluate:
(3) Work independently to complete the worksheet below. Turn in your completed assignment at the start of class and prepare for a class discussion on your answers.
Information Need | Sources to Consult | Search Tools & Help |
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Topic overviews, definitions |
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Primary Sources (first hand or contemporary accounts) |
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Secondary Sources (comprehensive and/or detailed analyses) |
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Current Events, Popular Culture |
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Historical Information |
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