Research Guides: SHB First Year Seminar (198): Types of sources

When do I use each type?

Popular	For up-to-date information or current events For information or opinions about popular culture For finding key ideas, important dates or concepts For general, background information on a topic
Trade/Professional	For topics of interest to those in a particular trade or profession For finding current trends in a particular industry For subject-specific background information
Scholarly	For in-depth information and research For finding other research sources For finding what has been studied on your topic

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...the ability to effectively locate, evaluate, and use information.