Types of Information Sources
Source types make up the scope of the literature you are searching. Common source types many of which can be in print or online) include:
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Type of Information Source |
Where To Search |
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Reference - encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks |
Google, WPI Library Search, Handbook database |
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Academic journal articles, scholarly monographs (aka books) |
Google Scholar, WPI Library Search, Subject-specific databases |
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Government and non-governmental organization (NGO) reports |
Google using "site:.gov" or "site:.org" or "association" or "organization" |
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Newspapers, magazines, websites |
Google News, WPI Library Search, Newspaper database |
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Trade literature, market reports |