Sources of Information 

Information comes in various forms, ranging from books and peer-reviewed journal articles to radio broadcasts and chain emails. Different information sources have advantages and disadvantages in when it comes to usefulness for research projects.  Variables to consider may include: currency, publisher, focus, author, intended audience, and particularly, authority and reliability. The format of the information is less important than the credibility of the content.

What sources could we use for our search for the Skunk Ape? Watch this video to find out about different information sources and how they may affect your research choices. 

View a printable PDF guide with the information from the video.

 

 Do you know what sources are best for your information needs? 

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Information need: Write a research paper on censorship and the internet. What are the best two sources of information to use?
    a.Journal
    b.Magazine
    c.Newspaper
    d.Book
    e.Web

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Information need: Locate a brief history of the microprocessor and its inventors. What is the best source of information to use?
    a.Journal
    b.Magazine
    c.Book
    d.Encyclopedia

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Information need: Read about yesterday's earthquake in Mexico. What are the best two sources of information to use?
    a.Journal
    b.Newspaper
    c.Book
    d.Encyclopedia
    e.Web

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Information need: Locate studies for a paper about primate behavior. What are the best two sources of information to use?
    a.Journal
    b.Book
    c.Newspaper
    d.Web

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