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Learn about the different types of sources used in academic writing, such as journals, books, websites, newspapers, and encyclopedias. Find out how to cite them and how to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
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BetaTypes of sources Referencing authors' names correctly You are likely to use a range of source types in your research, and each type of source requires particular information to be included in the corresponding reference.
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BetaThis guide will introduce students to three types of resources or sources of information: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Definition of a Primary Source: Primary sources are firsthand documents that provide direct evidence on your topic.
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BetaPrimary Sources: Primary sources of information are first hand accounts of research or an event including original scholarly research results, raw data, testimony, speeches, historic objects or other evidence that provides unique and original information about a person or an event. These sources were created at the time which the observation or event occurred but can also be created later by ...
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BetaWhat kind of sources should you use for your assignment? The short answer is, it depends. If you need good quality background information on a topic, books may be your best bet. For example, if you are trying to give background information on a theory, books are likely to go into the most detail and give you information on the academic, artist, etc. who came up with the theory.
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BetaThese types of documents can be excellent sources of information due to their regularity, dependability, and thoroughness. An example of a government report would be any of the reports the U.S. Census Bureau publishes from census data. Note that most government reports and legal documents can now be accessed online.
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BetaDefinition: These sources analyze, interpret, or summarize primary sources and offer insights from a distance.; Examples: Look for biographies, critical essays, reviews, and scholarly articles discussing or critiquing primary materials.; Usage: They help you put primary data into context.For instance, a book analyzing historical events will provide valuable background and interpretation.
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BetaThe sources listed above are among the most common found when researching, but there are several other types of sources you may come across. Infographics: visual representation of information or data to convey information quickly and easily Example: the Library's Lateral Reading Infographic;
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BetaType of Source by Publication. Another way to categorize sources is by the type of publication in which they reside. Considering sources by type can answer that lingering question about why useful and informative Wikipedia articles are often considered inappropriate sources for academic research.Again, all types of sources have their legitimate uses, although using specialized or scholarly ...
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BetaTogether, these three types of sources are called the research triangle (Figure 18.2). Triangulating your sources is a good way to ensure that you are drawing evidence from a variety of places. If you find similar evidence from all three corners of the triangle, it is probably reliable.
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