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Consider the Information Source: |
Consider where to look: |
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I need an information source that can provide me with current information about my research topic. |
Magazines and Newspapers |
Subject Guide on News Resources through OU Libraries' website. |
I need an information source that can provide me with current events, trends and best practices in a professional field. |
Professional Trade Journals Industry and Company websites |
Access trade information through OU Libraries' subject-specific databases, especially in areas such as business, education, and the health sciences. |
I need a research article that is written by scholars who are experts in their field of study. |
Academic Journals: |
Access academic journals from OU Libraries. |
I need information sources that will give me an introduction / background on my research topic. |
Reference sources:
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Access reference sources from OU Libraries. |
I need to use multimedia sources for my research. |
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Access multimedia sources through using the "Type" facet in Library OneSearch. Also, use the academic databases with images, audio, or video to find multimedia content through OU Libraries. |
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