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The Information Timeline

The information timeline is one way for us to think about how different kinds of publications provide different perspectives on a topic based on when they are published. The cycle begins when information on a topic or event appears in social media and newscasts and continues through more comprehensive analysis and coverage in peer-reviewed scholarship and books.

Review this short tutorial to better understand how the timeline works. The tutorial will open in a new window.

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Choosing a Topic

Identifying Keywords

How to Find Resources in NavigatorSearch

Evaluating Sources