Types of Sources
It is important to use a variety of sources for a balanced and complete view of your topic. When gathering sources, consider what type of information you need, what sources contain this type of information, and whether your assignment requires a specific type of source.
Popular sources are written for the general public, while scholarly are used in academic settings. Which works best for your topic?
Primary sources are immediate first-hand accounts of a topic, while secondary sources are interpretations of that topic. Which is best for your project?
Images, video, and audio are easy to find online, but did you know they are not always free to use, even for school projects?
People can be a great source of information. When you question others to learn about a topic, it is called an interview.
In addition to the school library, HCS students can access digital resources from HPL with their school ID number.