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Chat with a Librarian

Chat with a librarian and get help with research. This service is available all hours the library is open, click the icon below to get started! 

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Scholarly Sources

What is a scholarly source?

A scholarly source is material written by an expert or experts (scholarly articles will often have multiple authors) for other experts. If a journal is peer reviewed, that means scholars in the field looked at the material and made comments or recommendations before it could be published, this process ensures that the information is more credible than, say, a website like Yahoo Answers or Reddit. Often these scholarly, peer reviewed articles describe a study that was done, including the objectives and outcomes.

Identifying Scholarly Sources

How do I know that a source is scholarly?

Often, your professors will require you to use scholarly sources, so how can you tell that this requirement is being met? The New York Times seems like a credible source, but is it scholarly?

Here are some criteria that can help you determine if a source is scholarly (or not):

  • The authors names, affiliations, and credentials are included.
  • There is a list of references (usually many, many references) at the end of the article.
  • There will be very few images and advertisements (if any), instead you'll find charts, graphs, and other types of data.
  • The language will be advanced and often use jargon or words specific to the discipline.
  • ***When using the library databases, you can actually check a box to limit your sources to Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) - additionally, the articles are labeled, look for those with the label Academic Journal (these terms are often used interchangeably).***

One-on-One Research Help

One-on-One Personal Research Assistance

Lakeland librarians offer personal help with research for assignments, projects and papers. Schedule an appointment for a 20, 30 or 40 minute session. Sessions can be face-to-face in the library or online. 

Click here to complete a Request Form. You will be prompted to log into myLakeland.

Library Location, Hours, Etc.

General Information
Lakeland Community College
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, OH 44094

Location:  Building C, Room 3051 (3rd floor)
Phone:  440.525.7424
Email:  lakelandlibrary@lakelandcc.edu

Fall and Spring Semester Hours:
M-Th: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat & Sun: Closed

Break Week Hours:

M-F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat & Sun: Closed 

Summer Semester Hours:

M-Th: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sat & Sun: Closed

Understanding Your Topic

The first step in research in any subject is making sure you understand your topic. Use dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference sources to gather background information to better understand your topic and to help you define any unique terms used in the field you are studying. Recommended reference materials are listed below.

Ask A Librarian

Call: 440-525-7425
Stop by: Library C-3051
Chat: Start Chat
One-on-One Personal Research Assistance
Email: reflibrarian@lakelandcc.edu

OhioLINK

OhioLINK Catalog

Lakeland Library Catalog

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Contact a Librarian

In addition to using the Chat service or scheduling a One-On-One appointment, you can also call or email a librarian to get help.

Phone: 440.525.7425

Email: reflibrarian@lakelandcc.edu

Lakeland Community College Library
7700 Clocktower Drive | Kirtland, Ohio 44094-5198 | 440.525.7425

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