Selecting Sources
Now that you know the wide range of sources available to
you, how do you select the best one for your research?
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If You Need:
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You Might Try:
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Background information, such as the history of prisons or
detailed information on such topics as global warming or civil
liberties
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Books
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Popular articles about social trends, health issues, book
reviews or consumer issues.
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Magazines |
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Current news about a recent world event or yesterday's closing
stock market prices
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Newspapers or the
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Scholarly articles about eating disorders, capital
punishment, or education
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Journals |
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