CO130 - Academic Writing

Once you have a starting idea and some keywords, you’ll need to identify the types of sources that would work well for your research assignment. Typically, you will need to use high-quality, scholarly sources for academic research. See the video below for information about different source types:

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Keep in mind that your assignment will often specify the types of sources that you need to use. For example, many assignments require students to use peer-reviewed articles, which are articles that are reviewed by experts in the field and are more specific than scholarly resources. See the video here for more information about peer-reviewed articles:

TRY IT OUT: Think about your topic and write a list of potential types of sources that might help you with your research. Which information sources will give you the best information/match your assignment criteria?

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