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Types of Information Sources
You have access to many types of information sources at WSU Libraries. the most common sources used by students are articles from periodicals (which include journals, newspapers, and magazines), books, encyclopedias, and web sites. There are even more types not listed here: music, videos, masters theses, manuscripts, photographs, etc. Ask a librarian if you need help finding sources.
Click on the image of each information source to learn more.
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