CRE 103, Allegheny: Getting Started

What are scholarly sources?

• The publication should be a scholarly journal not a newspaper or popular magazine.
• The authors are scholars or professionals in the field and are normally affiliated with an educational institution or organization.
• The article should have an abstract, citations and reference list.
• Look for a phrases like “this study examines…” or “we did research to find…”
• Articles are lengthy with few pictures.
• Does not include any advertisements.

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