Depending on your research topic, you might make use of different types of sources. It is useful to understand their differences so you can choose appropriate ones for your research. Click on the picture below to learn more about your sources.
Many research papers require scholarly journal articles as sources. Do you know what they are and how to differentiate them from popular and trade magazine articles? Check out the comparison table below to learn more about the differences between scholarly, popular and trade publications.
Source: NSCU Libraries & St. Cloud State University
Evaluating sources is asking questions about your sources instead of taking them at face value. Here are some essential questions you should ask to determine if a source is credible and appropriate for your research topic.
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