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Study Help: Scholarly Sources Explained

Tips from the UniSA Library on how to identify scholarly or academic resources for use in your assignments. Licence: CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) For more from University of South Australia visit: UniSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniSA/ https://www.facebook.com/UniSANewsroom/ UniSA Twitter: https ...
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· Oct 19, 2017
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What is a Scholarly Source? (5 Top Sources to use in Essays)

Struggling with university-level writing? You’re not alone. Writing for university often feels like navigating a maze without a map. It’s overwhelming, confusing, and feels impossible to get right. You don’t know what your teachers want, you’re not sure how to organize your ideas, and every draft feels like starting over. Why? Because ...
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· May 15, 2021
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What are scholarly sources?

This video describes the author, audience, and purpose of scholarly souces, and why/how undergraduates engage with them.
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· May 27, 2020
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How to use Scholarly Sources in your Research

This Australian National University Library video outlines information literacy skills, strategies and tips for ensuring you use scholarly sources in your research and avoid using popular ones. Using scholarly sources in your research is key to academic success. This video will show you how to easily identify high-quality scholarly sources to ...
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· May 22, 2020
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What are popular and scholarly sources?

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· May 31, 2020
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How to Evaluate Sources

Learn how to evaluate scholarly, popular, and internet sources.
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· Feb 2, 2017
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Understanding Primary & Secondary Sources

This video describes the major characteristics of primary and secondary sources, and how they can be used in research.
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· Jun 2, 2014
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How to Read a Scholarly Article

Watch this video to learn how to identify peer reviewed scholarly articles, common sections found in science and social science research, a note on humanities research, and reading strategies.
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· Feb 26, 2020
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How to Find Sources for a Research Paper

This lesson continues the series on how to write a research paper. Specifically, this lesson shows how students can use both libraries and the internet resources to find scholarly and popular sources. Featured is a discussion on how to use three databases: GALE OneFile and EBSCO (Blinn College Library), and the Library of Congress. The lesson ...
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· Mar 20, 2020
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How Library Stuff Works: Scholarly vs Popular Sources

Watch the video to learn about the differences between scholarly and popular sources!
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· Feb 24, 2016
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How to Read a Scholarly Article

A tutorial describing how to read a scholarly article. Contact us https://www.lib.uwo.ca/contact/ for more assistance. How to Read a Scholarly Article by Western Libraries is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/deed.en_GB
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· Apr 26, 2012
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How to Use Sources in Research Papers, Theses, Dissertations

Learning to use sources in research is key to academic success. Techniques to use sources in research are easy to acquire: Signal phrases, reporting verbs, transitions and thought bridges are your tools for using sources in your research papers, theses, and dissertations. Free PDF of reporting verbs and their uses: https://bit.ly/research_verbs ...
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· Nov 22, 2021
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How To Read a Scholarly Journal Article

Recognize the structure of scholarly articles in order to use them most effectively in your research projects. With Tim Lockman, Kishwaukee College librarian.
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· Aug 21, 2012
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Understanding Scholarly Journal Articles

A presentation that defines a scholarly journal article and how a typical journal article is structured.
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· Jul 5, 2011
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Citing secondary sources | Assignment skills

Academic sources contain a lot of references, which can lead to confusion when you need to reference in your own assignments! Should you be giving credit to the primary (original) author, the author who wrote the article, or both? This video will explain secondary citations, using examples so you can reference with confidence. You'll find more ...
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· Dec 3, 2020
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Primary vs. Secondary Sources: The Differences Explained | Scribbr 🎓

Primary and secondary sources are the two main types of sources you’ll use for your research. This video will walk you through what their differences are and when to use which. Subscribbr https://www.youtube.com/scribbrus?sub_confirmation=1 Intro - 00:00 Primary source - 00:30 Secondary source - 1:41 When to use which - 2:43 ...
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· Feb 16, 2021
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Introduction to Citation Styles: APA 7th ed.

This video introduces the purpose and basic conventions of citing sources in-text and in a reference list using the American Psychological Association (APA) Style, 7th edition, 2019. For more citation help visit https://apastyle.apa.org/ Created by Tessa Withorn. CC by NC SA 2.0.
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· Oct 29, 2019
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What are primary and secondary sources?

What are Primary and Secondary Sources? Brought to you by the University of Houston Libraries. Sometimes during the course of your research, your instructor may ask you to use primary sources. But what is a primary source, and what distinguishes it from a secondary source? A primary source is a firsthand account of a topic, generally created by ...
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· Mar 18, 2020
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Writing with Sources: Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing

Table of Contents: 0:00 - Introduction to Writing with Sources: Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing 0:22 - This video covers: 0:46 - Why use sources? 1:20 - How can I use sources? 1:57 - Quoting - When 2:34 - Quoting - How 2:58 - Paraphrasing - When 3:19 - Paraphrasing - How 3:49 - Paraphrasing - Example 4:16 - Summarizing - When 4:37 ...
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· Feb 13, 2018
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MLA Style Works Cited List: Citing Journal Articles

UPDATE: MLA has published a new, 8th edition. Some of the recommendations for citing are quite different. We are currently working on a new video series. Please see our online guide for help with MLA 8th edition: http://www.library.mun.ca/researchtools/guides/citations/mla/ This video explains how to format your paper according to the 7th ...
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· May 22, 2014
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Integrating Sources

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· Oct 7, 2020
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How to Write and Publish Research Articles in Journals: Start writing your papers faster!

Learn the four steps to write and publish your scientific research papers in journals! Get the Scientific Research Paper Checklist: https://www.sciencegradschoolcoach.com/scientificpaperchecklist/?id=Pdk507Q2Cd8 Research Article Workbook: https://www.sciencegradschoolcoach.com/research-article-workbook/?id=Pdk507Q2Cd8 Steps: Step 1: Create Your ...
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· Sep 20, 2021
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Citation and Referencing for beginners

In this video, we are going to discuss different types of citations and references. We will also provide some examples that will help clarify what is a citation and what is a reference. 00:50 Plagiarism 01:13 Citation and referencing 02:17 Name and Year system 3:00 Alphabet Number System 3:27 Citation Order System This video is made for ...
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· Apr 1, 2019
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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY | APA FORMAT |

📝 PDF DOWNLOAD - ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY https://www.mysmartstudent.com/apa-resource-library-1-1 📚 SMART STUDENT FREE WRITING RESOURCES https://www.mysmartstudent.com/tools-and-resources ⏩ LITERATURE REVIEW/ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY FULL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTM3Z6z6KvXo1QdcxUc-rkjRpamquV9ZR ---- SMART STUDENT ...
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· Feb 4, 2021
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Citing Sources in a Speech

This tutorial examines when and how to cite sources in a speech.
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· Jan 20, 2019
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APA 7th in Minutes: Scholarly Journal Articles

This video explains the basics on how to cite scholarly journal articles in APA format. 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Information Required 0:58 Building a citation for an article with one author 2:19 Example of a citation for an article with one author 2:42 Building a citation for a journal article with two authors 3:01 Example of a citation for an ...
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· Jun 26, 2020
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What is Scholarly Research?

A short video on information literacy skills and scholarly research. Created by: Vanessa (Slagle) Garofalo Shot and edited by: Christopher Garofalo Creative Commons License: Please give attribution. Not to be used for commercial purposes. No derivative works.
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· Aug 29, 2012
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Academic Synthesis. How to synthesise academic sources

This is a short 8 minute video on synthesis. Academic synthesis is combining combine a number of sources to either support or refute an argument,. to compare and contrast ideas and to further expand on a point. It is important to show the reader that you have researched the subject matter extensively. Here is the worksheet that accompanies this ...
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· Aug 16, 2021
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Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources

This video outlines the key differences between primary, secondary and tertiary sources in academic research. This introductory guide will show university students how to correctly distinguish between types of information sources, so that you always choose the right types of sources for your assignments. This video will save you and stress when ...
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· Aug 5, 2020
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Scholarly vs Popular Sources

This brief video explains how to identify whether a source is scholarly or popular. Part of the InfoRhode Tutorial Series: http://web.uri.edu/library/inforhode-tutorials/
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· Jul 19, 2018
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What is a Peer Reviewed Journal Article? (What's Peer Review?)

Struggling with university-level writing? You’re not alone. Writing for university often feels like navigating a maze without a map. It’s overwhelming, confusing, and feels impossible to get right. You don’t know what your teachers want, you’re not sure how to organize your ideas, and every draft feels like starting over. Why? Because ...
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· May 15, 2021
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Scholarly vs. Popular Periodicals

Peabody Library provides a brief overview on what makes a scholarly periodical different from a popular periodical. Created by Eli Moody, 2007. Follow Vanderbilt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanderbiltu, on Instagram: http://instagram.com/vanderbiltu and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanderbilt. See all Vanderbilt social media at ...
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· Sep 8, 2017
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Primary Sources, Secondary Sources & Tertiary Sources: Explained Simply (With Examples)

Learn about primary sources, secondary sources and tertiary sources (also sometimes referred to as primary and secondary data). We explain the three different types of sources (with examples), the advantages and disadvantages of each, and when each is most appropriate. OVERVIEW: 00:00 Intro & overview 00:40 What are primary sources (primary ...
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· Apr 7, 2023
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Annotated Bibliography APA Style Formatting and Helpful Advice

Dr Dan describes how an Annotated Bibliography is formatted in APA Style, the reason for creating an Annotated Bibliography, and some helpful advice regarding what information to include and how to write the annotation. NOTE: references formatted in APA 6th edition, so minor edits would be needed for 7th edition...although nothing that changes ...
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· Aug 6, 2018
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What are Scholarly and Non-Scholarly Resources

What is a scholarly resource and what makes it scholarly? When should scholarly resources be used? For more on Finding and Evaluating Resources: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8g2zv8CUeJeqfWe6mwSXJtBRvKEPt4Sh Contact us: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/library/help-support Murdoch University Library acknowledges the Whadjuk and Binjarep ...
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· Nov 29, 2018
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Primary and Secondary Sources

This video teaches students the difference between primary and secondary sources and why each one is important when creating research projects.
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· Mar 2, 2021
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Popular Vs Scholarly Sources - David L. Rice Library

In this tutorial, we will be discussing the differences between popular and scholarly sources, and the merits of using scholarly sources. Update (September 10th, 2018): It should be noted that not every scholarly source is going to undergo the process of peer review. Certain sources like opinion pieces, letters to the editor, and other pieces ...
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· Jan 23, 2018
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How to Read a Journal Article in 10 Minutes or Less

With these simple hacks, you can read any academic journal article in 10 minutes or less. The secret: journal articles should NOT be read front-to-back, word-for-word. Only a few parts of a journal article are relevant to the student researcher. The rest should be skipped. ⌚ SECTIONS: Intro 00:00 Why Journal Articles Are Hard to Read 00:19 ...
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· Jun 21, 2022
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How to Write a Literature Review: 3 Minute Step-by-step Guide | Scribbr 🎓

Don't know how to write a literature review or where to begin? This video will give you a quick run-through of the 5 steps you need to follow when writing a literature review – explained in less than 3 minutes! Intro - 0:00 1. Search for relevant literature - 0:30 2. Evaluate and select sources - 0:58 3. Identify themes, debates, and gaps - 1 ...
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· Apr 3, 2020
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Research Minutes: How to Identify Scholarly Journal Articles

Research Minutes is a series for undergraduate students at Cornell University covering library research topics. This segment discusses how to recognize and find scholarly journal articles.
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· Feb 28, 2008
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How to Write an Effective Academic Summary Paragraph

How to Write an Effective Academic Summary Paragraph
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· Dec 6, 2015
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How to use Google Scholar for Academic Research

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· Jan 17, 2017
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How to Use Sources in a Research Paper and Avoid Plagiarism - 3 Easy Steps

It's easy to use sources in a research paper and avoid plagiarism with 3 easy steps: paraphrasing, quoting, and citing. These are the hallmarks of academic integrity. Plagiarism--using sources without proper credit usually results from poor paraphrasing or lack of in-text citations. Paraphrasing helps you use sources in your research paper ...
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· May 17, 2022
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How to Outline and Write a Research Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you writing a research paper about history, a scientific experiment, literature, or pretty much any other topic? This video will show you how to research, plan, outline, and write your paper step by step. I've included the names of research databases and sites that I use to find trustworthy sources, and I've also included tips and tricks ...
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· May 14, 2020
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Popular vs Scholarly Sources

A quick overview of the differences between popular articles and scholarly articles. This video is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Image, Music, and Sound Attribution: Music from: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Song Title: Funky Suspense https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Small Crowd Laughing ...
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· Feb 11, 2020
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10 How to Summarize a Journal Article

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· Sep 10, 2021
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Credible Source: Five tips to determine if your source is credible

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· Feb 7, 2021
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MLA Works Cited: References and Formatting | Scribbr 🎓

The MLA works cited page appears at the end of your paper and gives full details of every source that you cited in the text. In this video, you will learn about the 9 elements of MLA citations and how to format the works cited page following the MLA 8th edition. Subscribbr https://www.youtube.com/scribbrus?sub_confirmation=1 Intro - 00:00 9 ...
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· Jun 24, 2021
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How to Write an Essay: 4 Minute Step-by-step Guide | Scribbr 🎓

There are three main stages to writing an essay: preparation, writing and revision. In just 4 minutes, this video will walk you through each stage of an academic essay, and show you how to set out your argument in the introduction, develop it with evidence in the main body, and wrap it up with a conclusion using paragraphs from an example essay ...
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· Dec 22, 2020
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Popular vs Scholarly Sources

Learn more about how to identify scholarly sources, how they are different from popular sources, and when to use each type of source.
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· 18 days ago