Research Flashcards
Authorship. If the author is not identified be wary. ... Publisher. ... Accuracy and objectivity. ... Timeliness. ... Footnotes and bibliographies. ... Sponsorship.
Evaluating credibility
Choose a topic
Step 1
Define the task and prepare a thesis
Step 2
Brainstorm all possible sources
Step 3
Locate and evaluate sources for appropriateness
Step 4
Access the materials
Step 5
Prepare preliminary works cited cards/page
Step 6
Finalize thesis and prepare a working outline
Step 7
Use information; read, view, listen..
Step 8
Synthesize
Organize your notes according to the working outline.
Revise your thesis statement and outline.
Write the first draft with title, in-text citations, and Works Cited page.
Revise the first draft.
Write the final draft with title, in-text citations, and Works Cited page.
Step 9
As you prepare to submit your final paper, evaluate what you have learned. Judge the result of the work in conducting your research (effectiveness) and the research process (efficiency).
Is the final paper effective?
Was the information problem-solving process efficient?
Step 10
Author. Title of source. Title of container, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location.
Proper works cited order
Author (works cited)
1st
Title of source (works cited)
2nd
Title of container (works cited)
3rd
