Information Literacy Content
Resource Types
Check out the infographic below for definitions and descriptions of common resource types that you will encounter in your research.
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Understanding Sources and Their Contributions
In this section you will find information on how to:
- Understand how different sources contribute to answering research questions
- Identify why certain sources are relevant to a line of inquiry
An Overview of Periodicals
"Periodicals" are a common resource type category that you will encounter in your research. There are three main types of periodicals: newspapers, magazines, and journals. The video below defines "periodical" for you, gives you a quick overview of each type, explores the differences between them, and suggests how each one may be useful for your research.
Resource Relevance
Click on the link below for an overview of resource relevance. The linked interactive tutorial describes different types of resources and the strengths, weaknesses, and research value of each type, teaching you to think critically about how each resource type can contribute to your research project.
