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Canvas Content Repository: Types of Sources

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Video Thumbnail: Selecting Types of Information Sources
Video: Selecting Types of Information Sources

Information can come from a variety of sources - media, blogs, books, journals, magazine articles, and expert opinions - but choosing the right sources depends on the question you're trying to answer. Before jumping into your search, reflect on the scope of the question you're asking and consider the types of resources (primary, secondary, tertiary) you'll need to support your argument. Use the list below to familiarize yourself with the types of sources available and how they can be used along your research journey. 

This box lives on the Types of Sources page of the English Comp Canvas Module

Accordion content is the header box from each of the source-type pages in the Research Guide.