You'll likely use a variety of different types of sources when researching information for your paper. The infographics on this page help explain the different types of sources in the information ecosystem.
Use a database and its limits/filters | Google the source/publication title | Check a directory |
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Most databases have a “peer- reviewed” or “refereed” limiter that you can check while searching | Check the journal’s description in “journal information” or “about this journal” to see if it is peer-reviewed/refereed | The Ulrich’s Periodical Directory database lists journals and this icon tells you if it is peer-reviewed/refereed |