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Types of Resources
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1. Books (available electronically and in print) |
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- Reference books present an overview of a topic and help to develop a working outline for your paper.
- Topical books present detailed and comprehensive discussions of the topic.
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2. Articles (available electronically and in print) |
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- Discuss facets of topics and are published more quickly and frequently than books.
- Article Types:
- Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles are screened by experts in the particular field prior to inclusion in the journal. Usually, the authors have specialized training, such as a PhD, in the specific topic discussed in the article. References are provided.
- Magazine Articles typically have less stringent criteria for publication than scholarly articles. Magazines often hire writers who have no specialized training. References may or may not be provided.
- Newspaper Articles are the most current because newspapers are the most frequently published. Often, the authors do not have specialized training in a specific subject area and references are generally not provided.
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3. Web Sites |
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- Should only be used when you can determine their source, accuracy, and currency.
Your professor should approve any web sites you use.
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