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Evaluating Sources:
Information can come from virtually anywhere -- personal experiences, books, articles, expert opinions, encyclopedias, the Web -- and the type of information you need will change depending on the question you are trying to answer.

Keep in mind the following three questions:

  1. Which sources can you find online?
  2. Which sources guide you to other information on your topic?
  3. Which sources would you use when writing a research paper?

Encyclopedias Magazines Newspapers Books Journals

Now that you know the wide range of sources available to you,
how do you select the best one for your research?


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Last Updated 07.15.04
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