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Physics

Sources of Information

Learn the differences between primary sources, secondary sources and grey literature.

Anatomy of a Scientific Article

Evaluating Information

Use the CRAAP Test

 

Currency - Is it timely?

Relevance - Useful for your purposes?

Authority - Who? What is the source?

Accuracy - References to back it up?

Purpose - Why? Is there a bias?

 

More detailed information on the CRAAP Test

Putting a Search Together

Library Tutorials: For more information and help on all steps of the research process, see the U of A library's foundational tutorials

How to Read a Scientific Article

Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism

Writing Services

Looking for support to enhance your academic writing skills? Writing Services at the Academic Success Centre (ASC) provides free support to undergraduate and graduate students of all levels.

Writing and Citing

Undergraduate Research