Research Evaluation & Citation of Sources的研究评价&amp；引文的来源.ppt

Research Evaluation & Citation of Sources的研究评价&amp；引文的来源
Part 1Locating SourcesPart 2Evaluating & Integrating SourcesPart 3Citing Sources
Research Process WorkshopPart 1: Locating Sources
How to find the evidence your essay needs
Getting Started
Familiarize yourself with different types of sources (books, newspapers, academic journals, websites, etc.)
Make use of the library’s “Help with Research Page:” library.gmu.edu/research/
Need More Help?
Contact a Liaison Librarian
Consult and collaborate with students and faculty on their research needs
Select library materials in assigned subject areas
Communicate with academic departments
Instruct classes
Provide one-on-one research assistance in person, by phone, e-mail & IM
library.gmu.edu/research/liais.html
Research Process WorkshopPart 2: Evaluating and Integrating Sources
Evaluating Sources
How to determine which sources are trustworthy and what information is appropriate for your essay
Evaluating Sources: A Checklist
Ask yourself questions about 5 key areas:
Accuracy
Authority
Objectivity
Currency (how current is it?)
Coverage
How to Evaluate Print Sources
Let’s look at some possible scenarios
Scenario 5: You’re still writing that marine biology paper. Can you use Dr. Simon Donner’s , Maribo?
simondonner.spot
Given the known expertise of the author, this is a great source.
Scenario 6: How about this ?
catalog//eye-of-the-dolphin
There’s no author listed. Without that information, we can’t decide that this is a reliable source.