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Also known as "Scholarly Articles." "Peer-Reviewed Articles" or "Academic Articles," these are:

  • Written and reviewed by scholars and provide new research, analysis, or  information about a specific topic.
    • "Review" means the article is approved by other experts before publication.
  • Usually focused on a narrow subject or single case study.
  • Intended for an academic audience.
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  • Academic OneFile
    • Provides millions of articles from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources with extensive coverage in key subject areas, such as biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, environmental science, history, marketing, political science, and psychology.
  • Opposing Viewpoints
    • An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.

Unlike journal articles, scholarly books:

  • Are written on a broader, general subject.
  • May contain a collection of related chapters by different authors.
  • Contain less recent information.

Remember: You may only need to read one chapter of a scholarly book!

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Keep the following in mind when searching for websites.

  • Websites can virtually be created by anyone. So choose wisely.
  • Pay attention to the domain of the website, who is connected to? Can you trust them?
    • .edu - educational institution
    • .org - an organization
    • .com - a commercial site
    • .gov - a government agency
  • Who wrote/published the website. Can you trust them?

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Searching for a video, is very similar to looking for a website.

  • Videos can be created by anyone. So choose wisely!
  • Note who created/published the video. Can you trust them?
  • Why was the video created? Is it meant to promote something?
  • Is it factual or is it based on a true event?
    • factual - information is accurate and true
    • based on true events - information can be an altered version of the facts

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  • Academic Video Online
    • Search through thousands of videos spanning a wide range of subject areas.
  • Films on Demand
    • Find content that will both educate and entertain students and researchers on a wide range of curricular subjects.