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Student Research Guide

If you are working on a project or paper, this guide will introduce you to the essential tools and resources for any assignment.

Credible Sources for Research Papers

When doing research, it is important to find information that is reliable and appropriate for your assignment

Some assignments may require you to use certain types of sources such as primary or secondary sources, or specific types of journals such as scholarly journals.

In all cases, you should always evaluate the information included in your assignments.

Evaluating Sources