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POLB91: Comparative Development in Political Perspective

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Select articles from high quality reputable news sources.     

  • Choose articles from well known & respected news sources such as "The New York Times", "The Globe & Mail", "Toronto Star" etc.
  • Avoid news sources with significant political bias.
  • Evaluate all sources carefully.   If you're not sure if a source is appropriate, ask.

Choose & Use Sources

Choosing Sources For Your Assignment

  • Is the source on your topic?
  • Is your source scholarly?
  • Will using the source support your discussion of the topic in your academic writing?  How?
    • Ensure incorporating the source will support your discussion of the topic.   Questions?   Ask your TA, instructor, or UTSC Writing Support.   

Using Sources in Your Academic Writing