Information comes in many different formats and each type of resource has different uses:
| Resource Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Books and eBooks | Thorough overview of a topic, good for background information and details. Your textbook is an example. |
| Journal Articles | Sometimes called academic or scholarly articles. Report on new research findings, critical analyses, and new ideas. Helpful for in-depth information on a topic. |
| Newspaper and Magazines | Short articles written for the general public. Often contain the most up-to-date information on a particular topic. |
| Websites | Websites can contain any information. Remember that anyone can create and upload information to a website, so always evaluate websites to make sure they are reliable and acceptable for your assignment. |
| Government Websites | Specific information, news, and statistics about a particular country. Look at the URL of a website to see if it is a government site, for example Canadian government websites have .gc.ca; UK is gov.uk; China is gov.cn. |
Always evaluate a resource to make sure it is appropriate for your assignment.