Finding a book or a journal article in the library or getting information from a Web site does not always mean that it is a good source of information for your research. You must always evaluate sources according to your instructor's requirements. To read more about evaluating sources, see Evaluating Print and Electronic Resources . Use sources ethically. Follow a standard documentation style when citing sources and writing your bibliography.
Most disciplines prefer a particular documentation style.
See Citing Sources for some of the style manuals available. If you are unsure which style to use, ask your instructor. Revise, revise, revise. Be prepared to revise your topic as well as your search strategy as you read and discover more information. In addition, remember that research is a time-consuming, often difficult process.