ENGL 2300: Interpreting Discourse: Types of Information Sources
This guide will help you locate background information and conduct discourse analysis.
Sources of Information
This module covers how information is created and the many different types of sources that you encounter while doing research. NOTE: These tutorials are only available for currently enrolled LSU students, faculty, and staff. When attempting to access tutorials from off campus, users will be prompted to login to their myLSU Account.
Peer Review & Scholarly Materials
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Peer Review in 3 Minutes (from NC State University Libraries)This additional video from NC State University Libraries gives you an idea of the rigorous process that is peer review and why it's important.
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources (Graphic)
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Scholarly versus Popular Sources (Text Only)This is a text-only Word document of the "Scholarly versus Popular Sources" graphic
Scholarly vs Popular Sources Graphic by LSU Libraries