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Library Workshop 2–Credible Sources
Instructions
Watch the embedded video. https://vimeo.com/175421451, https://vimeo.com/liedtutorials
Read through the handout on source types.
After you have completed the steps above, answer the 3 questions by typing your answers into the text box provided.
Sources by Types
Not all source types are equal. Some are more credible (believable) than others. Knowing the characteristics of information source types can help in evaluating which source is best to use in academic writing. This table breaks down some important qualities of each source type.
Questions
Answer the questions below with complete sentences, not single words or phrases. Number your questions and type your answers in the text box. Be sure to put extra space between your paragraphs when you type your answers. Do not attach your file or write in the Comments box of the assignment.
- Which source types are the most credible and appropriate to use for college research? Explain in an answer in 3 or 4 sentences.
- What is the best way to decide if a source is credible and believable? Explain in an answer in 3 or 4 sentences.
- What type of evidence is most convincing to show that information is credible and believable? Explain in an answer in 3 or 4 sentences.
Library Workshop 2–Credible Sources Answer
- Which source types are the most credible and appropriate to use for college research? Explain in an answer in 3 or 4 sentences.
In order to come up with a good college research paper, the student needs to know what type of source is most credible. The most appropriate to use are scholarly journals and book. This is because they have been researched and studied by researchers and have spent extensive studies before arriving at the conclusions. The papers are thoroughly examined therefore they are credible