Books - Provide an overview of a topic. Undergo an editorial process and are usually written by experts. They contain reference lists or bibliographies. , Journals - Published more regularly than books i.e. monthly. Written by experts in the field and often undergo peer review, Conference Proceedings - The papers that researchers deliver at conferences are often published after the event, usually the first time that research findings are publicly presented and debated so they can be sources of cutting edge research., Theses/Dissertation - A document submitted by a student working towards higher degree or professional qualification, presenting their research and findings., Websites - Search engines such as Google have made it very easy find this type of information. Use caution as anyone can publish information here so the quality and reliability of the information is highly variable, Social Media & Blogs - Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. Researchers or organisation use these channels to promote their research. Caution is needed due to the spread of misinformation via this format,

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