All sources should be appropriate for college-level research. Online sources mus

All sources should be appropriate for college-level research. Online sources must be scrutinized for credibility and academic quality. Websites with .edu or .gov domains are usually reliable. Organizational sites are generally safe, though keep in mind that anyone can secure a .org web domain. Be particularly weary of blogs and other personal webpages (these are often unsuitable). Also avoid sites geared toward K-12 education/faculty. Reputable articles should have an author, and authors should have disclosed credentials. Google Scholar can be a helpful tool in finding reputable sources.
Students should use at least five sources in compiling their research. You are free to use more than five. Textbooks DO NOT count toward your five-source minimum.
No more than ONE reference source (such as Wikipedia, Britannica, Biography.com, About.com, History.com, etc.) can count toward the five-source minimum. Be mindful that certain library resources, such as Gail Reference Library and Grolier Online Encyclopedia, count as reference sources
At least THREE of your five sources should come from books, newspapers, periodicals, or academic journals (online or in printed form). Your research should be much more involved than a simple “Google” search. Find and use scholarly sources.
Each source must have an annotation (minimum 5), which should consist of one or more paragraphs (each with a minimum of 4-5 sentences) describing the source, how the source contributed to the research, and what information you acquired about your research topic. Annotations should be written in your own words.