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Getting Started:

What is the difference between a blog and a book? 

Why does your history teacher prefer the academic Journal of American History to the popular magazine People

Understanding how information sources differ in terms of authority, timeliness, accessibility, and changeability will help you to determine the correct information sources for your research project.  View the video to find out more about how blogs, books, journals, websites, and databases are created. 

Information Cycle