Identifying & Understanding Different Types of Sources
20-45 min.
Students will identify and define various types of sources, including primary vs. secondary, academic, scholarly, and popular sources, determining the best type to use for different situations. They will learn where and how to locate these sources and practice identifying them through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities. The aim is to help students recognize their information needs and find, access, and organize relevant information effectively.
Objectives:
- Identify and define different types of academic, scholarly, and popular sources
- Determine the best type of source to use for a given situation
- Know where and how to locate different sources
Sample In-Class Activities
- Group discussion
- Lecture/Presentation
- Practice identifying sources
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