What do you need?

Now that you know the wide range of sources available to you, how do you select the best ones for your research?

The best sources will depend on the type of information you are trying to find. The following chart illustrates how the information you need will affect your choice of the best sources for you to use.

If you need:	You might try:
Current information about an item you saw on the television news last night or last week?	Newspapers and the Public Web
Scholarly discussion about how ideals of free speech, especially on the Internet, impact on foreign values?	Journals and books (and e-journals on the Web.) Remember to use Library Databases via Sirius* to find journal articles on your topic.*
Popular articles about how well software filters work?	Magazines (and perhaps e-zines or e-journals on the Web.) Remember to use Library Databases via Sirius* to find articles on your topic.*

Considering all types of information is important when selecting sources for your research. You can develop more robust and convincing arguments by not relying too heavily on one source of information. Choosing a variety of sources can be an excellent way to find information for your essay, assignment or thesis as well as provide different points of view on your topic.