LibGuides: 9 Social Studies: Africa Case Study

Websites: African Union

Wikipedia: African Union
African Union official website
African union commission
The African Union Commission (AUC) is the AU’s secretariat and undertakes the day to day activities of the Union. It is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
BBC profile: African Union
Canada and the African Union
African Union: Videos
African Union: Official Facebook page

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Country Reports: African Union

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Britannica: African Union

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Britannica: African Union

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Characteristics of Scholarly Sources

Written by experts for scholarly or professional purposes
Include abstracts (summaries of argument and main points) and bibliography
Can be LONG! 5-30 pages, and have technical language
Less flashy in appearance (less ads, minimal color, few photos)
Are REVISED by other experts in the field (Peer-Reviewed)

When do I use Scholarly Sources?

When doing research, it's important that you use scholarly sources so you know your information is accurate, up-to-date and credible.
Scholarly sources are good for:

Finding the most recent discoveries or analysis
Learning in-depth details of research findings
Getting information from professionals in the field

Source: EasyBib, Popular & Scholarly Sources

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