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First Year Research Guide

Welcome to First Year Research! In this guide, you will find online and library resources that will help you improve your research skills and assist you in every step of the research process. Navigating this guide is all up to you, but if you get stuck,

Types of Sources

Popular Sources: Sources published in magazines, newspapers, or social media, and intended for the general public.

Scholarly Sources: Sources that have been extensively researched and produced by scholars or other experts in the field.

Peer Reviewed Sources: Articles that have been evaluated by other scholars in the field to ensure the article meets the standards of that discipline. 

Where is My Source on the Information Lifecycle?

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