Information Literacy Module: Sources of Information

This video defines and explains the differences and relationships between data, information, and knowledge, and how each might be used or encountered in research.

You will be introduced to a variety of source types that you may encounter during your research. Use this tutorial to learn how to locate and evaluate relevant sources to meet your research needs.

This video illustrates the differences between primary (original) research (with a focus on methods used in sciences and social sciences) and secondary research, and the ethical considerations associated with each.

This video will provide you with an understanding of what peer review means, how the process works, why it is an indicator of quality, and how to locate peer-reviewed sources during their research process.

This video provides you with a helpful overview of the wide variety of source types you may encounter during research. In addition to defining and describing different source types, it also addresses how to select the appropriate source for your information need, analyzing the capabilities and constraints of different source types, and how to determine source quality.

Do you feel intimidated by scholarly materials? This tutorial will walk you through the types and components of scholarly materials as well as strategies for strategic reading.

Do you feel intimidated by scholarly materials? Use this video to help you get familiar with these valuable resources and learn tips for approaching, analyzing, and integrating scholarly materials into your projects.

This tutorial will help you identify your information need in order to locate and assess relevant resources. Using the techniques in this tutorial, you will also be able to distinguish among types of online sources in order to select those most appropriate for your information need.