Tips for finding reputable experts
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Use Your Library
The next step is to visit your library in person or online.
The basic background research from the previous step should have yielded hints on what to look for.
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If you get stuck, ask a librarian for assistance.
When you’ve located some books on your topic, browse through the references listed in each.
Think of the bibliography in each book as a guide to possible sources.
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Often, this yields a topic to delve into fully.
If you’re not sure how to access them or perform a search, seek assistance from a librarian.
Search for Online Sources
Check with your instructor about acceptable or preferred kinds of online sources.
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Some publishers offer free access tofull-text articles.
Critically Evaluate Each Source
Carefully investigate each source to determine if it’s credible and appropriate for your paper.
Abibliographyis a list of all the sources you might use in your paper.
For your personal use, briefly annotate each entry in your list with a description.
American Psychological Association.Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association(7th ed.).
Washington DC: The American Psychological Association; 2019.
