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Library Research Tutorials

This guide walks you through the research process with sections on searching the library catalogs and databases as well as tips on crafting research topics and how to evaluate sources.

Types of Sources

 

Books.These sub-page cover:

  • The Information Cycle
  • Popular vs Scholarly Sources
  • Reference Sources and Wikipedia
  • Primary vs Secondary Sources

 

What's the point?

  • Navigate this page to learn about the different types of sources used in research, when different types of sources are released, and how to find sources. Understanding these sources will help you know which sources to use and when during your research.

 

Navigating this page:

  • Find this page's subpages on the navigational tab to the left.