Research & citing guide

There are two major things to consider when deciding on the type of source(s) to use:

1. Did you instructor tell you what type of source to use, for example scholarly articles only?
2. What type of evidence do you need to answer your research question or make your argument?

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   If you need....	Try using
   Expert advice, in-depth information	Scholarly articles, books
   Public or independent opinion on an issue	Newspapers (editorials), magazines, websites
   Basic facts about an event	Encyclopedias, newspapers, books
   Eye-witness accounts	Newspapers, websites, primary sources
   Information about a very recent topic	Newspapers, websites
   Local information	Local newspapers
   Information for professionals working in a field	Trade journals

    

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