Research is a process
Researching is a process.
In understanding your topic.
- The source types used may be general sources, Wikipedia, websites, etc. (do not use these for your annotated bibliography)
- These provide a general understanding of your topic.
- These are not used in your paper, but are meant to help you learn enough to ANALYZE your topic.
Instruction today is focusing on sources for your annotated bibliography.
The ANALYZE step of the research process is diving deeper to collect evidence for your papers and projects!
- The sources types used should be scholarly. Peer-reviewed journal articles, oral histories, books/ebooks published by University Presses.
Source Types for your Annotated Bibliography
Sources for your assignment should be scholarly.
This includes source types such as:
- Articles published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Scholarship in books/ebooks published by University Presses.
- Oral Histories
Consult with your instructor if you are unsure on source types for this assignment.