Commonly used sources
There are many different types of resources which might offer information on the topic you are researching, but you need to consider whether the source is scholarly or authoritative enough for an academic assignment. (If in doubt, check with your lecturer.)
Source type*: | Use this source to: |
Book |
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Journal article |
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Newspaper |
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Website |
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Reference material (dictionaries, encyclopaedias) |
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*Source type includes both hard copy and online versions of the source (for example, books includes both hard copy books and ebooks
The following pages will introduce you to common search tools to help you find resources for your assignments.
Sources of information
How to read a research article
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