Appreciating the Value of Different Resource Types - WI+RE

In this module, we will explore how the value, relevance, authority, and accuracy of an information source is influenced by its category and its type.

Thank you to Chris Lopez, Dr. Michelle Rensel, and Simon Lee for designing the original iteration of this tutorial tailored for Cluster 71 (Biotechnology and Society).

Related Resources

6 Tips for Finding Remote Research at UCLA (Tutorial)
6 Tips for Finding Remote Research at UCLA (Handout)
Annotated Bibliographies 5-star editor review on merlot.org (Tutorial)
Critically Evaluating Resources (Tutorial)
Graduate School 101 (Tutorial)
Introduction to UC Library Search (Handout)

About this tutorial

Authors

Abigail Holder, Makena Tinney

Contributors

Renee Romero, Ashley Peterson, Katherine Kapsidelis, Simon Lee

Learning Outcomes

Differentiate scholarly sources from popular sources and primary sources from secondary sources.
Describe the value of different types of popular, scholarly, primary, and secondary sources.
Identify and categorize your research materials, according to the categories and types of information covered.

← Previous Tutorial

All Tutorials

Next Tutorial →