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Identifying and evaluating information

  • Evaluating Sources of Information
    Quick tips for evaluating sources for academic research
  • Identifying Bias
    Learn how to identify and understand different types of bias.
  • Primary & Secondary Sources
    How to determine if materials are primary sources or a secondary sources
  • Rate My Source
    Determine whether your source is appropriate for college research
  • Scholarly Sources
    Understand what scholarly sources are, distinguish them from non-scholarly sources, and recognize the importance of peer-review.
  • Types of Sources
    Identify and understand the differences between newspapers, magazines, trade publications, journal articles, and books.

Creating citations and references

  • Cite Your Sources
    How to cite your sources in APA, MLA, Chicago, and other formats
  • How to Write an Annotated Bibliography
    Understand what an annotated bibliography is, how annotations differ from abstracts, and what to include in your entries. Includes tips for getting started.
  • NoodleTools
    Learn tips and tricks for saving and citing resources in NoodleTools.
  • Plagiarism
    What is plagiarism, how to avoid it, UWGB policies, and resources

Getting started with research

  • Using Google Scholar
    Instructions for connecting Google Scholar to UW-Green Bay Library resources
  • What is Search@UW?
    Learn how to use Search@UW to find articles, books, videos, and more through UW-Green Bay Library. Includes tips for advanced searching and where to get help.