Almost all academic research in college will require the use of journal articles. To find journal articles, use the databases provided to you by the library.
Many times, you will be asked by professors to use "scholarly sources" for you research. What does this mean? Scholarly sources are those written by experts in the field and have undergone the peer-review process. Watch the video below for more information about the difference between scholarly and popular sources. Remember, the kind of source you need to use is determined by the nature of your research project.
Scholary articles usually have similar characteristics. Check out this interactive article from North Carolina State University that explains the different parts of a scholarly article.
Also, check out this longer video from Fresno State University: