What do we mean by a scholarly source?
When looking for scholarly sources, focus on primary research, largely "experts writing for other experts":
- Original research in a peer-reviewed or scholarly journal
- A scholarly book published through a university press
- An original government study or research
The following would NOT be considered scholarly sources:
- A letter to the editor or news brief in a peer-reviewed or scholarly journal
- An expert quoted in a general news source
- A government fact sheet, web page summary
- Document such as the US Constitution or laws
