Want to learn more about annotations? Check out this library guide for assistance with your annotated bibliography. There are a few examples listed as a way to help you get started.
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ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.
Open Access scholarly articles, plus links to Niagara University holdings for paid articles. Search for scholarly literature within an easy to use Google interface.
Today, just about anyone can find a wealth of information on just about any topic. The challenge comes in selecting appropriate and reliable sources. Just because a book, article, or website matches the search criteria and seems to be relevant, does not mean it is an appropriate or reliable source of information. Given that all sources are not created equal, learning to analyze and evaluate critically is an important part of the research process.
Although subtle differences are involved when evaluating different types of sources, there are basic questions to be considered with all.