Module 1: Defining the Information Need

Types of Sources

Information can come from virtually anywhere and may include sources such as books, magazines, journals, newspapers, newsletters, pamphlets, websites, government publications, videos, interviews, or television programs.

In this section, we will discuss several types of information sources, including:

• Books
• Magazines
• Academic/Scholarly Journals
• Professional/Trade Journals
• Newspapers
• Websites