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Books
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· Cover all topics including fact, fiction, and opinon.
· Contain original research that may cover multiple experiments or span several years of cumulative material.
· In-depth analysis (scholarly book) or broad examination of a topic (popular non-fiction, aimed at general readers).
· Provide references on other related works.
· Authors’ credentials are known.
· Can be in print or e-books. E-books are available through online catalog and library subscription databases.
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· Overview, historical and background information on a topic.
· In-depth and comprehensive information (causes, effects, long-term consequences, fuller conclusions, etc.).
· References for further reading on the subject.
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· It takes long to publish a book and the information is out of date shortly after it is published.
· Not all authors and publishers are created equal. Anyone can publish a book these days!
o Self-published books may have no editorial or peer review
o May need to evaluate the publisher or author for bias or quality
See a librarian or professor if you have any questions!
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