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The first step is to determine if the article is scholarly. 

• When searching for scholarly articles in EDS be sure to have the Full Text, and Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal limiters on. ​

• The Scholarly Journal limiter will filter out eBooks, magazines, skills sheets, etc.

• Keep in mind that scholarly journals contain expert pieces, opinion pieces, sidebars, and more, alongside scholarly articles​

• It is essential to check that each article is scholarly if you need scholarly articles for your assignment.

For additional information please view the FAQ How do I know if an article is scholarly?

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Once you have determined the article is scholarly, you can move on to primary/secondary and qualitative or quantitative identification. You may view the slides or watch the videos at the bottom of the page. 

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Examples of primary sources are randomized controlled trials, case studies, longitudinal studies, etc. 

Examples of secondary sources are meta-analyses, systematic reviews, etc. 

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Here are some examples of qualitative and quantitative data and methods/designs you can use to determine source type.

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To view our full series visit our Resources for Research guide.