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Q. How do I locate government documents? Are they scholarly?
Answered By: Amanda Suiters Last Updated: Nov 11, 2024 Views: 24
Answered By: Amanda Suiters
Last Updated: Nov 11, 2024 Views: 24
Government documents and government websites are generally considered authoritative, credible sources of information. Many are scholarly, and some are even peer-reviewed! But, not all government sources are scholarly or peer-reviewed. The government produces a large amount of publications including congressional, agency and administrative reports from hundreds of departments.
See our FAQ on the differences between scholarly, popular, and trade sources to help you determine if the government resource meets your instructor's criteria.
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