Why Evaluate Resources?
In the 21st century it can be as challenging as ever to know which resources are reliable and appropriate for your research, and which are not.
This guide begins explaining the most common types of resources and how to evaluate resources, followed by tabs above that will help you become an expert evaluator of information.
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Resource Types
There are many different types of resources. Understanding resource types helps you determine the best source needed for your information purpose.
Below is a list of the most commonly cited resources used for research.
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for a more detailed description of each resource.
- Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Journals Articles are reviewed and approved for publication by scholars/experts in the field.
- Trade Journals Articles are written and read by professionals in a specific industry.
- Popular Magazines Articles are intended to casually inform, entertain, or present an opinion.
- Newspapers Published daily, newspapers are often the first to report a newsworthy story.
- Books and Ebooks Books provide broad and foundational coverage of a topic.
- Encyclopedias & Handbooks Encyclopedias & handbooks feature introductory overviews of topics.
- Government Websites Government websites have .gov as their designated domain. They are often a great place to search for statistical information.
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