What will you learn?
?Academic tasks rely on scholarly evidence, making the acquisition of pertinent information a crucial skill to cultivate during your university studies. Upon finishing this module, you should possess the confidence to:
- Comprehend the diverse sources of information commonly employed in assignments.
- Discern essential concepts from an assignment question and construct a proficient search strategy.
- Recognize the various search tools at your disposal and determine which ones are suitable for locating specific types of information.
What constitutes scholarly sources in academic research?
Academic assignments often necessitate the use of scholarly sources, also referred to as academic sources. These encompass thoroughly researched publications authored by academics, researchers, and subject matter experts within a specific field of study. These sources aim to disseminate recent research findings, theories, analyses, and insights, or to offer concise summaries of the current state of knowledge in the respective field.
How do I determine the sources needed for my assignment?
Once you have a clear understanding of your assignment’s requirements, pay attention to any specific instructions guiding your source selection. These instructions will specify the types of sources deemed appropriate for your assignment and will guide your search for relevant resources. Various resource types may be specified for assignment research, and for additional source categories such as standards, legal materials, statistics, and drug resources, refer to the section on Specific Resources.

