Getting Started
Tip!
- You can usually find more than one type of resource to help you find the answer to your question. Make sure to explore the possibilities!
Selecting a Source
Choosing a variety of sources can be an excellent way to find support for your thesis as well as provide different points of view on your topic. The following chart illustrates how the information you need will affect your choice of the best sources for you to use.
| If you need: | You might try: |
| Current information about university hackers being caught yesterday | Newspapers and the Web |
| Scholarly articles with research about identity theft over the Internet | Journals and Databases |
| Popular articles about scams on the Internet | Magazines |