Step 1: Select a source from either the Opposing Viewpoints database or the Academic Search Complete database.
Step 2: Apply the C.R.A.A.P test to the source to determine if it is credible and reliable. Click here to download a copy of The C.R.A.A.P. Test Worksheet. Remember, credible sources should score 35 points or more on the test.
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Step 3: Identify your source in the box below.
Step 4: It seems this source is arguing ____________________.
This source is using this evidence to support that argument: ____________________.
Step 5: Fill in the blank below to generate the credibility portion of your bibliography entry. Type the completed sentence into the textbox.
Personally, I believe (the source is doing a good job/bad job of supporting its arguments and why) ____________________.
Step 6: Fill in the blanks below to generate the relevance portion of your bibliography entry. Type the completed sentences into the textboxes.
My problem is ________________________.
This is my intended argument: ________________________.
I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because ________________________.
I think this source will support my other sources because ________________________.