Learn the difference between three major types of articles. Get tips for using each type.
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This video will walk you through what a citation is and the different parts of a citation.
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Citation Justice is based on a growing body evidence across disciplines that women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are cited less frequently than their white male counterparts. It's important to examine citing as it relates to categorizations of race, power, and citation, and to cite people from marginalized identities both in your academic studies and in the broader community.
To learn more about citation justice and how to incorporate it into your work, visit the Citation for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research Guide.
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Ways to find out if your source is open access or restricted through a paywall or subscription fee:
1. Find the title of the journal or book in which your source is published.
Schuetze, C. (2015). Narrative fortresses: crisis narratives and conflict in the conservation of Mount Gorongosa, Mozambique. Conservation and Society 13(2): 141–53. DOI: 10.4103/0972-4923.164193. <https://www.jstor.org/stable/26393193>
In this example, Conservation and Society is the title of the journal in which the article is published. "Narrative fortresses: crisis narratives and conflict in the conservation of Mount Gorongosa, Mozambique" is the title of the article. Journals contain several articles per issue, just like a magazine or newspaper.
2. Google the title of the journal or book to find its home page or website.
3. Other methods:
What Are Primary Sources
Primary sources are the direct, uninterpreted records of the subject of your research project. As such, a primary source can be almost anything, depending on the subject and purpose of your research. Be creative in thinking of possible relevant primary sources of information on your topic.
Why Use Primary Sources?
Types of Primary Sources: