đWhat is a "scholarly" source?Â
WHO?
Written by scholars, for scholars
WHERE?Â
Found in academic journals
WHEN?Â
May not be as current as other sources because the publication process is long
WHY?Â
Peer-reviewed information
HOW?
Find them in Google Scholar or other academic databases
Read the abstract first!
Ctrl + F: don't read very long articles!!!
Make sure you select ones with PDF/ HTML to the right of your result list!
Sample Source Sheet âĄ
Use your essential question to guide your searches. Make sure you find NEW information to take notes on!
Be sure to cite your sources! Do not use EasyBib!Â
If there is an abstract, read it first to get an idea of what the article is about.
If the article is long, DON'T READ THE WHOLE THING! Use Ctrl+F or skim through the introduction, paragraphs under relevant headings, and the conclusion.
