Information Literacy Program
Review
To Review:
-Information is created and published in different places as time passes.
-Depending on how popular or recent your topic is, you may not be able to find certain sources.
In this section, we're going to talk about other types of resources, and which ones you'll use in your paper.
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What Else Will I Need To Know?
There are two other types we're going to talk about: popular vs. scholarly sources, and peer-reviewed items.
Despite both kinds being useful, it is important to understand the difference between scholarly and popular sources. Generally, you'll be using scholarly sources.
See the picture below for differences between scholarly and popular sources!
Image from Randolph Community College
Something that's mentioned above is sources being reviewed by others, also known as "peer-review". It's exactly as it sounds. Before publications, a group of individuals in that field review the article to ensure accuracy and credibility.
If it passes that review, then it is eligible for publication.
Anytime you search for something in our database (aka FOLIO), you'll see a filter on the left-hand side:
When you select this filter, only sources that have been peer-reviewed will appear.
Primary and Secondary Sources
Normally, in academic writing, you'll use two different kinds of sources: primary and secondary sources. For examples and more information, check out the video below, or visit this website.
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