By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Identify the characteristics of various information formats
Differentiate between popular and scholarly sources
Select the best sources for specific information needs, whether it be for course assignments or personal research interests

How this module relates to your work:

You will often have assignments in your courses that require you to find scholarly or peer-reviewed sources. But you might wonder - what qualifies as a scholarly source? What is peer review? And what about other sources like websites, newspapers, and encyclopedias? Do those count?

This module will give you the opportunity to learn about the different types of sources available to you that can be incorporated into a research paper.

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