Library Tutorials

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An overview of primary sources and how to find them. (Guide)

How to differentiate between primary and secondary sources in the sciences. (Infographic)

Learn how to identify scholarly books. (Video - 2:40)

Compares differences between scholarly and popular articles. (Infographic)

Tips for distinguishing between popular vs. scholarly sources. (Video - 2:06)

Image of Think Before You Link Modules: Citation Justice, Evaluate Sources - SIFT Method, Assessing Misinformation in Media

Welcome to Think Before You Link: Evaluating Information Critically, a resources designed to empower you with the skills to navigate today’s complex information landscape.

A checklist to help break down the requirements of your assignment. (PDF)

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Learn how to tell if a journal article is peer reviewed. (Guide)

Using and Citing Resources Website

These resources from UTSC Writing Support can help you with using & citing sources.(Web Page)