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Information Sources

This guide will provide useful information on the various types of information sources, why they are used, and other helpful tips.

Wikipedia- To use or not to use?

Many students use Wikipedia at the beginning of the research process. While information and data found on Wikipedia is easily accessible and often accurate, it should not be cited as source material.

Because Wikipedia is an open-source virtual library, almost anyone is allowed to edit and insert information in an article.  Therefore, caution should be used when choosing to use Wikipedia for background information.  Whenever possible authoritative resources should be consulted to verify the accuracy of any data found on Wikipedia.