Assignment: Research and Source Evaluation for Final Project
For this assignment, you will evaluate the research sources you've gathered for your project. You will need to assess the sources based on the following:
Currency - Is your information recent enough for your topic?
Reliability - Does your source make its claim with strong logic? Are citations provided?
Authority - Is the author qualified to write on this topic? Was the text published in a reputable periodical or on a reputable website?
Purpose/Point of view - Is the text biased or selling something? Is the argument grounded in fact or opinion?
Be sure to follow the specific guidelines given to you by your instructor (either in class or in the area below).
Using the Herzing University Online library databases, find 2 credible sources for the topic of your choice, which will be your final project topic. What makes the sources credible? List at least 4 points. This part of the assignment should be around 100 words.
Using the Internet, find 2 credible sources for your topic. What makes the sources credible? List at least 4 points. This part of the assignment should be around 100 words.
Finally, include a full References citations in APA style for each source. Use the APA Tip Sheet (available in the "Library" tab in Blackboard) for reference sources, and ask questions of your instructor or the Online Librarian as needed for this assignment.