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Distance Learning Library Resources: 4. Research & Writing

ABL Resources for faculty, staff and students involved in the QU Online Program.

Popular vs Scholarly

  1. Both magazine and journal articles can be good sources for your work. 
  2. When selecting articles, think about how you intend to use the information: 
    • Do you want background on a topic new to you? (use magazines) 
    • Did your professor say to cite scholarly resources? (use journals) 
  3. Often a combination of the two will be most appropriate for undergraduate research.