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Format and Comprehensiveness of the Information

Things to Consider:

  • Is the format or medium of the information useful for your assignment?


Be aware that information is available in many different formats. In some instances, your assignment may specifically require the use of a particular format.

[example of print source material] [example of audio/video source material] [example of electronic source material]


  • Is the information comprehensive enough for your needs?

For example, sources such as CQ Researcher (as well as news digests, encyclopedias, etc.) provide only a summary or brief background information on a topic. These sources are useful for quick reference needs or short assignments. [CQ Researcher]
[book cover - Under the Safety Net] For assignments that require more depth and detail, you will need to use more comprehensive sources such as books, or articles from journals or magazines.

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