English 1159: Non-Library Sources
What are non-library sources?
Non -Library Sources will include all informational resources that are not considered traditional scholarly sources, in completing your research you will find that many of these sources may be found online. These sources include but are not limited to:
- Websites
- Interviews
- Wikis
- Blogs
- Videos
This page will also provide suggestions on identifying and evaluating the most appropriate online sources to to use when completing research.
Search Engines
In need of a search engine? Search engines find information available on the World Wide Web, different search engines can locate specific types of information.
- Google Web SearchSearch billions of web pages, just remember to use best search terms for your topic.
- Google ImagesIf you are looking for pictures rather than written text on a website, try Google Images. You can narrow results by image size, color or type.
- Sweet SearchA Google licensed search engine created by educators made for students. This search engine search a select number of websites that have been evaluated by research experts, librarians and teachers.
Popular Culture
Different ideas and topics can come from reading articles or browsing sites, though you as student still need to evaluate the quality of the source and the revelance to your topic and audience, these sites are good starting places to gather and generate ideas.
- The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter is a website that covers the entertainment (television and film) industry information including celebrity news, stock market performance, and entertainment company information.
- WiredWired is a publication and web site that covers the latest news and information on technology, science, culture and business.
Video Websites and Channels
Videos are sources that are considered "non-library" but van be a good way to gather and obtain information for research projects. This page highlights popular video based websites and news based video channels.
Statistics
- U.S. Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau is government agency which provides statistical data on housing, population, and economics.
- UN DataThe United Nations Data provides Country Profiles, Advanced Search and Glossaries to aid research. The numerous databases, tables and glossaries containing over 60 million data points cover a wide range of themes including Agriculture, Crime, Education, Employment, Energy, Environment, Health, HIV/AIDS, Human Development, Industry, Information and Communication Technology, National Accounts, Population, Refugees, Tourism, Trade, as well as the Millennium Development Goals indicators.
- National Center for Health StatisticsNational Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the nation’s principal health statistics agency, providing data to identify and address health issues. NCHS compiles statistical information to help guide public health and health policy decisions.