Starting out or starting over and not quite sure how to navigate finding sources for your coursework? Have no fear! This guide will give an introduction to sources. Each page includes information, vocabulary, and additional information from outside resources about the topic it discusses. You can navigate using the tabs on the left (or at the top of your screen, if you are on a mobile device). You can also jump to any section of the guide using the links below:
Types of Sources: this page contains resources and information regarding figuring out what kind of source you may need for your work.
How to Find Sources: if you're not sure where to look for sources you need, start here!
Source Reliability: use this page for tips and tricks to understanding if a source is reliable.
Using Sources: read this page for information about incorporating sources into your work, including learning about plagiarism.
Citing Sources: if you have any basic questions about what citations are (but not how to do them), this is the page for you!
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