Suppose you want to learn about recent research on a topic of interest, such as bullying. What kind of literature might be most useful?
Now suppose you also want to get an overview of a topic that is new to such as the use of music therapy for young children with developmental disabilities. What kind of literature might be most useful?
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Journal articles are the best type of literature to learn about current research on a topic. They are reviewed, represent quality publications, and report recent information
Using a summary such as an encyclopedia or handbook is a good way to get an overview for topic is new to you. Summaries are written by leading specialists so they are generally high quality, but they probably will not include the most recent findings about a topic.