Table of Contents
- 1 Where do you usually look to find credible sources?
- 2 How can you determine if the evidence is valid or not?
- 3 What are the 3 things to consider when looking for credible sources?
- 4 What are some techniques that can be used to help find reliable credible and respected sources when using the Internet for research?
- 5 What are 4 things that need to be true about any source material you want to use in a research paper?
Where do you usually look to find credible sources?
Your school or public library can be your best resource for finding credible sources….Popular, multi-disciplinary databases and niche databases include:
- Academic One File (Gale)
- Academic Search Premier.
- JSTOR.
- ProQuest.
- PsychInfo.
- PubMed.
- ScienceDirect.
How can you determine if the evidence is valid or not?
The criteria are:
- Currency: Timeliness of the information.
- Relevance: Importance of the information for your needs.
- Authority: Source of the information.
- Accuracy: Truthfulness and correctness of the information.
- Purpose: Reason the information exists.
What are the 3 things to consider when looking for credible sources?
There are many factors that make a source credible. Whenever you are looking at a source on the internet, you should check several things to verify that the information is credible. These things include the source’s authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage.
How do you find the source of a research paper?
Tips For Finding Good Sources For Research Paper
- Identify your research paper topics.
- Keep the purpose of work in mind.
- Create a list of the key concepts.
- Go to the library.
- Make notes.
- Consider different types of information.
- Continue your research online.
- Analyze and organize collected data.
What makes a source good?
A reliable source is one that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion, etc. based on strong evidence. Scholarly, peer-reviewed articles or books -written by researchers for students and researchers. Original research, extensive bibliography.
What are some techniques that can be used to help find reliable credible and respected sources when using the Internet for research?
The following tips will help you tell a good source from one that’s biased, outdated, or inaccurate:
- Check the domain name.
- Take a closer look at the source.
- Search for additional information to back up what you’ve found.
- Use certain sources only to jump-start additional research.
What are 4 things that need to be true about any source material you want to use in a research paper?
Scholarly language – technical, discipline specific vocabulary. Verifiable and reliable evidence – look for citations. Peer reviewed – editorial process where other experts review and assess information.