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The sources of information you use will depend upon the question you need to address in your assessment tasks. These are the most common sources you would use in your assignments:
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Books and eBooks
Get an overview, introduction, and/or background on a topic
Get in-depth information about a broad topic
Journal articles
Access the latest research and ideas on your topic
Learn about varied perspectives on a topic
Examine a topic in very specific detail
Newspaper
Get the latest current affairs and business information
Investigate public attitudes to topics and issues
Websites
Locate reports and documents from government, academic, or professional organisations
Find background or introductory information
Familiarise yourself with the topic
Reference material
(dictionaries, encyclopaedias)
Find factual and statistical information on a topic
Get an overview of a subject
Find definitions
Use subject specific resources to decipher the "jargon" of your topic
Charles Sturt University acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, paying respect to Elders, both past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.
Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. CRICOS Provider: 00005F.