When do I need a scholarly source, and where can I find them?

When do I need a scholarly source, and where can I find them?


Scholarly sources are required for most TEL Education mastery assignments. Consider that there might be certain parts of your arguments that aren’t true or need better backing. Or, perhaps there are other arguments that you haven’t thought of yet. While you can use common search engines such as Google, you are better off using search engines that are made for academic purposes. This will help you filter out unhelpful articles and websites. (Note: You are not limited to using these specific sources. Just know that you must use scholarly and reputable sources, so make sure you are careful with what you use!)


 1. Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/


 Google Scholar searches through scholarly articles, journals, books, and other academic publications and databases. Click here for Google Scholar search tips. 


 2. RefSeek* - https://www.refseek.com/


 This site searches the web, focusing on educational and organizational sites as well as academic publications and books. It weeds out results from businesses and commercial webpages. Click here for RefSeek search tips. 


 3. Educational Resources Information Center - https://eric.ed.gov/


 ERIC is an online database, focusing on education-related research. Click here for ERIC search tips. 


 4. Bielefeld Academic Search Engine - https://www.base-search.net/


BASE searches a specific set of academic websites and resources, including academic libraries and academic journals. Click here for BASE search tips. 


 5. Directory of Open Access Journals - https://doaj.org/search#.W7OMO9hKhTY


 DOAJ searches one of the largest collections of open access academic journals.



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