sources of knowledge From the course overview provided, you may find several

information sources for essays. For searching, you may also utilize the library's
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) or databases like CAB Direct, PubMed, or
Google Scholar. Use search terms to find literature. When you have discovered
pertinent materials, start by conducting a survey. Examine the contents page,
chapter headings, and the index to determine how pertinent the source is to the
subject. Learn how to use the library's numerous resources, including CeRA
(Consortium of e-Resources in Agriculture), for a speedier search of literature. For
an essay, don't rely only on one source. There can be opposing viewpoints on the
subject you were given. You must thus read multiple books and articles to
properly research the subject. You must provide justification for your statements
in essays. A common method of justification is to cite a source who makes
comparable claims. Genuine publications will always include the publication date
and the addresses of the publishing firms. You can then determine if the
information they carry is up to date or not thanks to this. Avoid "predatory"
publications to prevent being duped. Do not mention ephemeral Internet sources;
the information should be accessible and reliable forever. If readers so want, they
should be able to verify the truth of your work or learn more about the subject.
Here are a few examples of source resources that work well for students' essays.
Books Many other types of literature, all of which are regarded as secondary
sources, may be found in the library, including textbooks, handbooks,
monographs, treatises, manuals, reviews, and yearbooks. A textbook is a
reference work that incorporates the contributions of several authors. A
handbook is a specific kind of reference book designed to be used immediately. A
monograph is a book that provides in-depth knowledge about a topic or product.
A treatise is a multi-volume book about a particular topic. A yearbook is an annual
collection of current information in both statistical and descriptive formats. A
manual is a book of instructions that explains how to carry out an experiment,
how to use equipment, and other information. For those who are not acquainted
with the main literature in the topic, a review is a study of that material over a
certain time period that identifies advancements and trends. Before an
authoritative book is released, it is often examined by one or two experts who are
authorities in the topic. They could request or make suggestions for changes to
the text before publishing. Any publication of such sort is ensured to be
authoritative for academic purposes via a procedure known as "peer review."
Predatory publishing firms, which publish works by unreliable writers without any
oversight, are on the rise as a result of a current trend. Before depending on any
source for your work, be sure the writers and publishers have the necessary
qualifications. Journals Original research findings are published in scholarly
publications. The main sources are those periodicals where the findings of first
scientific research are published. The most recent and often detailed accounts of
ongoing research projects, novel methods, and odd and fascinating instances are
published in primary journals. Governmental organizations, academies,
professional scientific groups, associations, or independent publishing firms all
produce these magazines. Avoid predatory publications that pose as the genuine
articles. Similar to books, there are many predatory journals that consciously
dodge peer review and engage in dishonest behavior. News sources and widely
read periodicals Newspapers and popular periodicals, as well as other popular
media, may not necessarily be as trustworthy or authoritative as scholarly
sources. They are not subjected to peer review and can have been authored by
non-specialists. It is preferable to stay away from such sources or, if employed,
use extreme care. You may get the information from a reputable academic
source, such a journal, if it is important for academic purposes. online resources
On the Internet, there is a tremendous range and variety of content. On the
Internet, you may locate academically credible resources, but the majority are
not. Consider if the seven pieces of information from the Internet are dependable
and appropriate for your objective before using them in your essay. You must
guarantee that the e-source will likely be accessible, so that readers who decide
to look up your mentioned reference later on will be able to do so. In addition to
the standard bibliographic information, you must additionally record the site URL
and the date of access for Internet sources. Publications in print are accessible
online Many academic publications and periodicals that were first published in
print form will eventually be accessible online as well. Given that they have the
same standing as print publications, they may be utilized with trust. publications
made in electronic form Books and journals are solely published in electronic
form in certain academic fields. However, they undergo peer review before being
published, making them just as trustworthy as print periodicals. The editors or
editorial board are included together with the publishing date in these e-journals.
You may use these sources with confidence for reference. Institutional e-
publications Currently, the majority of government agencies have informative
websites. You may download a lot of books in pdf format for free. You could
sometimes need information on the most recent crop yield, area, and
productivity. You may get the most recent information on these facts relevant to
Kerala on the website of the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Government of
Kerala (http://www.ecostat.kerala.gov.in/). Refer to the publications kept by the
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
(http://www.agricoop.nic.in/) if you need the most recent statistics for the whole
country. Use FAO statistics for global statistics. These resources are available for
usage without any reluctance. Similar to this, you may utilize books that you get
from FAO, ICAR, and CGIAR websites like IRRI with confidence. Use extreme care
while utilizing content from private parties. Sometimes, it could just be
propaganda or materials that are prejudiced or one-sided. Propaganda-related
materials don't provide enough scholarly backing. Such content may be altered or
suddenly removed from their websites. These webpages typically lack dates,
making it impossible to even tell if the information is still relevant today. It is
preferable to never utilize such knowledge. Wikipedia A well-known and free
online encyclopedia is Wikipedia (http://www.wikipedia.org/). On Wikipedia,
users may edit articles and enhance their quality. Even those who are unfamiliar
with the topic may contribute to Wikipedia. While many of the articles on
Wikipedia may be accurate and helpful, there is no way to verify their veracity,
which is an issue. There is no way to tell fake materials from from real ones, such
those offered by a reputable scientist. The endeavor to simplify items on
Wikipedia might result in inaccurate portrayal. Do not reference Wikipedia in
essays because of this. This does not imply that Wikipedia is completely useless;
on the contrary, it could be a useful place to look for a relevant reference.