Chapter 7: Review
This chapter, Finding Research for Reports, will support your search for credible sources in ENGL 250.
Here are the key takeaways from the chapter:
- In the workplace, the amount of research you do depends on the amount of time you have and the importance of the topic. (7.1)
- Research is an important part of many technical reports since it demonstrates an understanding of the topic and builds your credibility as a writer. (7.1)
- Having a clear research question and defining keywords is important for effective and efficient research. (7.2)
- There are many types of sources, and it’s important to ask a number of questions about a source before deciding to use it. (7.3)
- To do an effective online search for scholarly sources, follow a series of steps. (7.4)
- Consider using news and other types of sources if/when applicable. (7.4)
- To determine how useful a source is, evaluate it. The CRAAP Test and SIFT Test are two options. (7.5)
