There is a huge amount of information available for free on the internet, some of which can be very helpful for academic research. Websites, documents, reports, blogs, forums, videos, and more can be published and updated more quickly and frequently than article or book. In addition, anyone can create and publish content online, which gives a voice to opinions and ideas that may be not be published in a journal or book.
Not Peer-Reviewed Sources
Here is a list of not peer-reviewed resources that, while perhaps lacking in perfect reliability, could still be useful for building connection and personal knowledge development.
General Art and Design Sources