The phrase scholarly information, or scholarly sources, is used to describe all the types of information that are reputable and rigorous enough to use in academic research. While the context of your assignment will determine which exact sources are appropriate, these types are generally called 'scholarly':
- Journal articles, which are also peer-reviewed (more below)
- Academic books, written by academics or experts, designed for undergraduate or more advanced study
- Conference papers
- Dissertations
- Reports, such as by government departments, NGOs, think-tanks or research institutes
- Data, such as statistics published by the ABS, UN, WHO and others
See more in Types of publications (Study Smart module 1.3.2)
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