Good research has always been based on using a variety of resource.  While society is shifting from predominantly print to a largely digital environment, this hasn't changed.  The key to success is recognizing and evaluating the type of resource you are using, regardless of the method by which you have accessed it.

Make use of all of the information portals available to you, including:

• searching databases
• locating print and digital books
• discovering primary sources
• mining the web 

​to locate credible, authoritative information from a variety of resources.  Look for:

• Authoritative reference works that feature facts commonly accepted by experts.
• Historical analysis available in books, academic journals, and critical essays.
• Recent development as reported by current news resources and magazines.
• Primary sources, including contemporary documents and news.