How to Find Credible Sources for Research Papers (Fast)

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How to Find Credible Sources for Research Papers (In Under 30 Minutes)

Professors hate Wikipedia. Use these pro tools to find A+ sources fast.

1. Google Scholar (Free Gold)

Search: “[topic] + filetype:pdf + site:*.edu” → 2020–2025 filter.

2. University Library Databases

  • JSTOR (history, lit)
  • PubMed (health, bio)
  • IEEE Xplore (tech)

3. Use EssayPro for Source Summaries

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4. Check “Cited By” Feature

Find one good paper → see who cited it → chain of gold.

5. Evaluate Sources (CRAAP Test)

  • Currency (recent?)
  • Relevance (fits thesis?)
  • Authority (.edu, PhD?)
  • Accuracy (peer-reviewed?)
  • Purpose (biased?)

6. Save with Zotero

Auto-captures citation + PDF. Free.

Pro Hack

Email authors: “Loved your 2024 paper. Any updates?” → free data.

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