Education

The HFU Library is fully staffed with librarians who are excited to help you find resources to tackle all your projects, assignments, and academic writing needs!

At HFU Library we have resources related to many topics including Education. All HFU resources are available to you online and off-campus. This guide will help you navigate these resources and choose the best materials for your research.

• Find background information in eBooks, books, and trusted websites.
• Learn how to evaluate the information you find on the web.
• Search for journal articles and learn what makes an article "peer-reviewed."

First time researcher? Check out the Research at the Library Guide for general research guidance to help you get started and other related topics. Remember, the HFU librarians are always here to help! Email us at reference@holyfamily.edu, use the "Chat with a Librarian" widget on the right, schedule a one-on-one research consultation, or walk-in during library hours! 

In the field of Education:

Primary Sources: include original research studies or original work generally published in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals and books authored by a researcher or educational theorist. Literature reviews are NOT primary sources.

Secondary Sources: include literature reviews and books or other sources that summarize and "repackage" another's work.

Encyclopedias and reference sources that summarize, condense, and define other's work, theories, or ideas are "tertiary" resources. These sources are great for background information.