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Books
Books written by scholars are a good source of information for many topics.
Key Features of Scholarly Books
- Written on a broad subject
- Easier to read than journal articles, and written for a broad audience
- Often undergo a peer-review process
- May contain a collection of chapters written by different authors
- Contain less recent information, due to the lengthy publication process
Remember: you may only need to read one chapter of a scholarly book!
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Journal Articles
Also known as "Academic Articles," "Scholarly Articles," or "Peer-Reviewed Articles"
Why You Should Use Them
- Current - Journal articles typically contain current research on a subject because of their frequent publication cycle
- Written by Scholars - written and reviewed by subject area scholars and provide new research, analysis, or information about a specific topic
- Peer-Reviewed - means the article is approved by other subject area experts before publication
- Focused - Academic articles are usually focused on a narrow subject or research question
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Data & Statistics
Why You Should Use Them
- Credibility - statistics can lend credibility to research by providing facts and figures supporting your position
Find Education Data and Statistics
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National Center for Education Statistics(NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
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U.S. Department of Education Data & Statistics PageThe U.S. Department of Education's Data and Statistics landing page has helpful links for education research.