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Now that we've discussed how to identify various publications, review the boxes below with recommendations on when their use might be appropriate.
Please Note: The below are general guidelines. Please refer to your discussion, assignment, or capstone rubric for specific requirements.
Coursework:
Required for many discussion posts & assignments.
Dissertation or Capstone Project:
Make up a large percentage of the literature review.
Background Information (basic overview of topic):
Often assume prior understanding.
Not a good source for background information.
May be appropriate, if allowed by the instructions.
If relevant to the topic, may be included in the small percentage of non-peer-reviewed sources.
If it is important to highlight current events, may be appropriate to include in the small percentage of non-peer-reviewed sources.
Great source of background information.
May be appropriate, if allowed by the instructions
If it is important to highlight current events or events from a specific location, may be appropriate to include in the small percentage of non-peer-reviewed sources.
May be appropriate, depending on your area of study.