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09.03.23 Evaluating sources Time to read: 5min

Credible Sources – How to Find Them

When writing an academic paper, you are required to get your facts from credible sources. Multiple sources exist, including on the internet, but not...

02.03.23 Types of sources Time to read: 4min

Tertiary Sources — Guide with Examples

As a student, you must understand the different research sources you will find for citing your academic papers. Apart from primary and secondary sources,...

28.02.23 Working with sources ove... Time to read: 5min

Information Literacy — Definition & Examples

The ability to understand information and differentiate useful from unuseful material is important for critical thinking and academic work. From this article, you will...

03.02.23 Including sources Time to read: 5min

Block Quote – A 3-Step Guide

There are several rules to be followed in academic writing. One of such rules is using block quotes. When writing an academic paper, block...

08.12.22 Working with sources ove... Time to read: 4min

Critical Thinking – Tutorial with Examples

Critical thinking is a concept used in philosophy and academic writing to designate a critical attitude towards any assertion or information and the intellectual...

07.12.22 Types of sources Time to read: 5min

Types of Sources – A Complete Guide

The research process is primarily about gathering data. Throughout the process, you will encounter various types of sources. This post discusses the common source types...

26.11.22 Finding sources Time to read: 4min

Boolean Operators – A Simple Guide With Examples

Below, we explain how to use Boolean operators in searches. Please read on for examples of how Boolean operators work. Boolean Operators - In a...

25.11.22 Evaluating sources Time to read: 5min

Evaluating Sources – Methods & Guide

Primary and secondary sources form the backbone of research. It is essential to carefully evaluate different resources and their relevance, creating credibility around a...

20.11.22 Including sources Time to read: 9min

Quoting – A Guide to Quoting in Academic Writing

When you read or listen to ideas from others, it is essential to acknowledge their thoughts by citing them when we use them. This...

09.11.22 Working with sources ove... Time to read: 5min

Working with Sources – A Complete Guide

As a researcher, working with sources gives one a stronger argument. Working with sources also avoids cases of unintentional plagiarism. So, it's important to...

19.07.21 Including sources Time to read: 7min

Paraphrase – this is how you do it!

If you have a problem writing your term paper, then the way forward is paraphrasing what you learned in class. In this article, we’ll...

25.03.21 Types of sources Time to read: 6min

Primary and Secondary Sources – all you need to know!

Whenever college students are assigned some work, they have the option to use primary and secondary sources. In some instances, the college might be...

09.02.21 Evaluating sources Time to read: 7min

CRAAP Test to Proof Reliability

When writing your thesis, you might be tempted to use any research source. However, you should know that not all online information is reliable....

04.01.21 Including sources Time to read: 7min

Summarize like a Pro

A summary can best be described as a synopsis of an already existing piece of literary works that you write after reading and understanding...