In addition to the references on your reading list, you will need to find additional readings. Reading more widely on a topic will help you write a better essay.

Reliability of resources

Some sources of information are regarded as more reliable than others because
of the way they are produced or created. When looking for information for
academic use:

Try to find a balance between reading enough to understand the topic and reading too widely and becoming overloaded and confused by too much information.

it is best to use sources that have a higher level of accountability. These are generally scholarly sources like academic texts or peer-reviewed journals

take the time to read widely and carefully consider the material you select. The Learning Centre has some useful resources including an Effective reading guide and a checklist for the selection of academic materials

For more information about evaluating sources of information, see:

Evaluating resources in Module 4, Academic writing

ELISE Plus: Sources of information

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