Academic research and papers must meet certain standards of quality recognized by the academic community. We are briefing those generally accepted rules for the help and assistance of first time-researchers:
What constitutes quality academic research?
- Primary (original) sources written by experts in the field of study.
- Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources.
- Credible sources (experts in the area of study).
- Relevant research (materials pertinent to the area of study).
- In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study) is required.
- Educational websites may be appropriate, in some cases, but should be evaluated carefully.
What sources are not acceptable for citing in academic
papers?
(These sources may be a good starting point to find
information you want to research further, but are not reliable enough to be
cited in academic papers.)
- Encyclopedias
- Dictionaries
- Wikipedia, other wikis, or blogs
- Websites and other sources that do not provide quality researched materials (do not use credible sources to support the information in the document).
- All research must reflect professional academic protocol and must be documented according to APA standards.
(Source: Internet of Things/University Guides)
Happy Reading!
Scholedge R&D Center Team
