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EN 101: College Composition

This guide is designed to help you locate resources for topics discussed in EN 101, College Composition

Types of Sources

  • All three types of periodicals may appear online or in print.
  • If you are not sure whether your article is appropriate, ask your instructor.
  •  Start from Advanced Search screen and use database filters to select your source type. 
Popular Trade Scholarly
  • Colorful covers
  • Glossy paper
  • Ads
  • Articles on current events
  • General interest
  • Short articles
  • Written by general staff
  • Reviewed by general editor
  • No bibliographies or footnotes
  • Usually called magazines
  • Glossy
  • Ads
  • Articles on industry trends
  • Short articles
  • Written for members of specific industry
  • Written by staff or experts in the field
  • Short or no bibliographies
  • Plain cover, plain paper
  • No ads
  • Primary research, theories, methodologies
  • Lengthy, in-depth articles
  • Written for researchers & professionals
  • Written by experts in the field & researchers
  • Peer reviewed by subject experts
  • Extensive bibliographies & references

 

Definition

What is Credible?

  Is it believable?

  Would you share it with friends?

  Can you find the source of the story?

  Who shared it and why?

Source: UNC Charlotte Writing Resources Blog

Video - Reliable Sources

What is a Credible Source?

As a university student, you are expected to use credible sources in your assessments and course work.  A credible source is one that is written by someone who is an expert in their discipline and is free of errors and bias. This video will help you get started.

Sources: USC Library, NC State Libraries