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Types of Sources (Infographic)

Types of Sources:  Books are in-depth, detailed coverage of a topic and background information.  Articles: There are three types of articles:  1.    Scholarly articles: up-to-date and highly specific for scholars and researchers.  2.    Trade publications: targeted towards professionals in a discipline or specific industry 3.    Magazine articles: broad summaries of issues for a general audience.  Newspapers: up-to-date, national and regional information for a general audience.  Internet: good for finding sources like government and non-profit reports.