Understanding Scholarly Sources

The video tutorial explains the importance of using scholarly sources in university essays. It defines scholarly sources as those written by respected authors, peer-reviewed, and up-to-date. The video identifies types of scholarly sources, including peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, government reports, and NGO reports. It also provides guidance on where to find these sources, such as university libraries, online catalogs, Google Scholar, and assigned readings. The tutorial is part of a series on conducting research at university.

What is the primary reason university students are advised to use scholarly sources in their essays?

• They are more entertaining.

• They are written by bloggers.

• They provide reliable and credible information.

• They are easier to find online.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scholarly source?

• Written by a respected expert

• Up-to-date

• Peer-reviewed

• Published on a personal blog

What is a peer-reviewed journal article?

• An article reviewed by friends

• An article published in a magazine

• An article reviewed by experts in the field

• An article written by a student

Which type of source is generally easier to read than journal articles?

• Newspapers

• Wikipedia

• Blogs

• Textbooks

Which of the following is an acceptable alternative to scholarly sources?

• Social media posts

• Online forums

• Personal blogs

• Government reports

Where is the first place you should look for scholarly sources?

• A friend's house

• Social media

• A local bookstore

• Your university's library

What is a benefit of using Google Scholar?

• It provides access to non-scholarly articles.

• It is free and provides access to scholarly articles.

• It only shows results from Wikipedia.

• It requires university login credentials.

Why should you keep articles and textbooks from previous courses?

• They might be useful for future subjects.

• They are required for graduation.

• They are good for decoration.

• They are outdated and irrelevant.

What is the advantage of using assigned readings as sources?

• They are irrelevant to your course.

• They are pre-approved by your teacher.

• They are difficult to understand.

• They are usually not approved by teachers.

What is the main focus of the video series this transcript is part of?

• How to write fiction

• How to conduct research and do referencing at university

• How to cook Italian food

• How to play a musical instrument