Working with Sources
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Criteria for evaluating sourcesGeneral criteria that you can apply to the sources that you find to determine whether they are acceptable for use in your research.
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Annotated BibliographiesFrom the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). Provides an overview of how to create an annotated bibliography. A link to a sample is available from the bottom of this page.
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Understanding and using sourcesProvides information on incorporating and evaluating sources. Includes pages that provide a clear definition of peer-reviewed journals and distinguishes between scholarly, popular and trade publications. Also provides a link to Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, which is a great place to check to see whether or not a journal is peer reviewed.
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How to Cite / Format References for Research PapersLinks to several style guides available on the web.