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Research 101

In this guide, you’ll learn about the steps in the research process including how to develop a research question, identify keywords, find, evaluate, and cite information sources and more.

Scholarly Sources

Scholarly vs. popular Sources

Most assignments will require scholarly or academic sources. What qualifies as a scholarly source and how you can tell the difference between scholarly sources and popular sources?

                                              

Need help to determine if the resource qualifies as a scholarly resource? Consult with a Library staff member.