Question

I need help with finding sources for my research paper. My teacher said: All of your sources should be from reputable scholarly sources, from journal articles you access via the library's online databases or from books that you access in the library. Websites are considered uncredible and should not be used as a source in a research paper. I am so confused. The sources I sent to her she said they don't count as secondary sources. I am doing my research paper on Character Analysis of Ethan Frome, from the novel "Ethan Frome". I am just not understanding what she is actually looking for. Please help!!!

Answer 1

Your instructions are very clear:

<b>All of your sources should be from reputable scholarly sources,

from journal articles you access via the <u>library's online databases</u> or

from <u>books that you access in the library.</u></b>

Answer 2

Ms. Sue is right.

1. Go to your library -- yes, to your library -- in person.

2. Ask to speak with a reference librarian -- yes, a real live person!

3. Show the reference librarian your topic and your teacher's directions. The librarian will know exactly how to help you. Follow his/her directions.

4. Do not use Internet sites.