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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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BetaSocial media pages and message boards: These types of sources exist for all kinds of disciplines, both in and outside of the university. Some may be useful, depending on the topic you are studying, but, just like personal websites, the information found on social media or message boards is not always credible. Resources
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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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BetaSecondary sources are not evidence, but rather comment on and discuss previous evidence. Tertiary Sources: Tertiary sources of information provide broad overviews or condensed narratives of topics. They analyze and summarize the information in primary and secondary sources in order to provide background on a idea, event, or topic.
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BetaDetermining if a source is primary, secondary or tertiary can be tricky. Below you will find a description of the three categories of information and examples to help you make a determination. Primary Sources. These sources are records of events or evidence as they are first described or actually happened without any interpretation or commentary.
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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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BetaTypes of Sources - Some Useful Tools. Anatomy of a Scholarly Article. Check out the typical components of a scholarly journal article (from North Carolina State University Libraries). Types of sources - Quick Reference Chart. There are key differences between scholarly, popular and professional publications.
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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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BetaPrimary Source: Secondary Source: Tertiary Source: Original, Firsthand Information: Secondhand Information: Thirdhand Information: Example: J.D. Salinger’s novel Catcher in the Rye.: A book review of Catcher in the Rye, even if the reviewer has a different opinion than anyone else has ever published about the book.They are still just reviewing the original work and all the information about ...
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