MODULE 2: Recognizing Types of Sources

Understanding which types of sources you need to use for your research will help you figure out what to search for. Your professor may tell you which types of sources and how many of each they would like you to have. If not, it is a good idea to use both primary and secondary sources. Watch the following videos for an explanation of each type of source.

Now that you have a basic understanding of the different types of sources, take the following quiz for evaluation.