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PURPOSE: ANALYZE & REPORT on original research CHARACTERISTICS:
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PURPOSE: Report on TRENDS & ISSUES in an industry CHARACTERISTICS:
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PURPOSE: Report on CURRENT NEWS in an area CHARACTERISTICS:
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PURPOSE: Provide IN-DEPTH information on a topic CHARACTERISTICS:
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PURPOSE: Give BACKGROUND information on a topic General Encyclopedias:
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PURPOSE: Includes ITEMS owned by a library CHARACTERISTICS:
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Good writing doesn't happen by accident. Writing well is a process that involves gathering information, organizing your thoughts, and (of course) writing.
Looking for more information? The Excelsior Online Writing Lab provides information on the writing process and useful tips that will help you become a better writer.
Please review the information on this page before attempting the quiz. After completing the quiz, a score will be sent to your email address. Click here to take the Types of Sources Quiz.
Questions? Please contact your home library and ask to speak with a librarian.
"One Perfect Source?", North Carolina State University Libraries: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/
"Evaluating Sources for Credibility", North Carolina State University Libraries: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/
"Wise Owl" image: https://pixabay.com/vectors/owl-bird-book-wise-nature-47526/
"The Research Writing Process", Excelsior Online Writing Lab: https://owl.excelsior.edu/research/research-process/research-process-steps/