Transitioning to College : Identify Potential Sources

After you have selected a research topic, written a research question or thesis statement, and brainstormed search terms, your next step will be to locate relevant sources that help you answer your research question and provide sound evidence that supports your thesis. Finding and selecting the best sources takes time and persistence.

Getting Started 

• How do I find valid Information? (INFOhio, Ask, Act, Achieve)
      
• Where do I begin? (OWL Purdue)
            
• Background Information Sources (Virginia Tech University Libraries)

All About Different Types of Information Sources and When to Use Them

• Information Timeline (Virginia Tech University Libraries)

• Types of Information Sources (Virginia Tech University Libraries)
      
• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources  (Virginia Tech University Libraries)
      
• Popular vs. Scholarly (SCC Library Channel)
      
• Choose the Best Search for your Information Need (NoodleTools)

Learn how to effectivley use Wikipedia for college research without compromsing the integrity of your work.