Why you should use DATABASES when conducting research? (Source: Gale Opposing Viewpoints tip sheet)
Information comes from lots of different sources: books, databases, internet, magazines, newpapers, encylopedias. Every source has its own way of presenting information. Some information is reliable and factual. Some is guesswork and opinion. And some isn't useful at all. The trick is to know the difference.
When you're doing research for a report, you want to make sure that your sources are good. How do you decide which are good and which are not? Here are some questions to help you evaluate the sources:
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