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LIB: Starting Research

Understanding the Assignment

Before you start, be clear on the requirements for each assignment.

Example requirements & questions

What types of sources and what number?

  • 10 sources in total
  • At least 4 must be primary sources

Further Questions

  • Can I use a primary source that has been cited in a secondary source?

What formats are required?
What formats are permitted?

  • At least 5 sources must be either print book or ebook
  • The remainder can be database sources or website sources.

Further Questions

  • Does print include scanned books?
    (they are different from eBooks).

Citation requirements

  • Chicago style
  • Bibliography and footnotes required

Further Questions

  • Do I have to use Noodletools for my bibliography?