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Types of Sources - What's the Difference
Types of Articles
Types of Sources - What's the Difference
Learn quick and easy criteria for differentiating between common source types often used for projects and research at the university.
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Types of Sources (video)
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Types of Articles
Scholarly / Peer-reviewed
Trade / Professional
General Interest
Newspaper
Popular / Sensational
Article Comparison Table
Types of Books
Information Life Cycle
Fact Check with SIFT
Determining Credibility: CRAAP
Style Guides
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Types of Articles
There are a variety of articles you can and will use for your research projects.
Scholarly / Peer-reviewed
Trade / Professional
General Interest
Newspaper
Popular / Sensational
Recommended Resources
Types of Articles Comparison Chart
Compare differences between scholarly, trade, popular, and news articles.
Determine Credibility (Evaluating Sources)
List of Guides about the Research Process
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