You will find many different types of sources in your research. This video explains the information cycle or how sources appear after a newsworthy event.
Evaluate your information using the CRAAP test. Based on what you discover, go back and research some more.
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What do we mean by a scholarly source in English 122?
When looking for scholarly sources, focus on primary research, largely "experts writing for other experts":
The following would NOT be considered scholarly sources: