Evaluate sources to ensure they're accurate, trustworthy, and appropriate for your research papers.
A scholarly source is an academic book or article written by an expert, reviewed by other experts, published by a scholarly publisher. The purpose of a scholarly source is to inform an audience and advance scholarship. To identify a scholarly source, look for:
Can I use sources that don't meet these criteria?
It depends! Your professor will give you specific instructions about the types of sources you can and cannot use for an assignment. If you are allowed to use non-scholarly sources, it is still important to check that the source is trustworthy. Consider:
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