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How to Do Research for Middle and High School Students
When looking for research material, finding trustworthy sources can be difficult. You must evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source. You will want to determine the kind of resources you will need, where these sources are located and how you will determine their reliability.
Identifying Types of Information
How do I start determining what kind of information I need for my research?
Searching topics in different sources - video from North Carolina University Libraries
Searching online - overview with tips from Purdue University Online Writing Lab
Types of sources - listing from Purdue University Online Writing Lab
Identifying primary and secondary sources - listing from Santiago Canyon College
In-depth guide on resources (advanced research) - source types from Northcentral University Library
Kentucky Virtual Library collection for high school students - includes primary sources, encyclopedias, journal and magazine articles (choose a database first)
Credible resources to use - guide from Common Sense Education
Popular vs scholarly resources - a quick quiz from University of Kentucky Libraries
Evaluating sources for credibility - video from North Carolina State University Libraries
Evaluating sources - video from Stanford University Libraries
Considering your source - guide from Northcentral University Library
Evaluating different source types (books, websites and more) - multiple guides from Colorado State University Libraries
RADAR framework for evaluating sources - handout from Loyola Marymount University
Evaluating sources checklist - quick checklist from the MLA Style Center
Evaluating websites - video from Hartness Library of the Community College of Vermont and Vermont Technical College