Choosing a topic for your paper is a little like joining a conversation that is already happening around you. While many instructors will not accept Wikipedia as a scholarly source, you can use it to explore a topic or find pertinent books and articles about your subject. This tutorial will outline how to responsibly use Wikipedia in your academic research:
Evaluating sources of information is an important step before using them for research. Consider the following techniques for topic selection:
Wikipedia, reference books, or general web searching are great places to look for pre-research, even though they may not be appropriate to cite. You can use these sources to:
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