Finding Credible Sources
Introduction
In this module, you will learn how to navigate information sources ethically and efficiently, particularly scholarly information. You will begin to understand how to choose relevant information and why it holds significance. You will also establish a vital link between your experiences as a student, the broader scholarly realm, and the practical applications of learning in the post-academic, real world, and professional domains. Drawing upon this understanding, you will learn key concepts for analyzing internet sources—a skillset indispensable for both assignments and everyday life. Armed with this knowledge, you will be equipped to conduct superior research, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in your academic endeavors and beyond.
Course Objectives
- Explore how to find scholarly sources using the Georgian College Library.
- Evaluate sources for credibility.
- Identify key components to evaluating information.
- Evaluate information, to identify the ‘right’ kind of information, and discard the non-useful or irrelevant information.
To Do List
- Read “Working with Information” in Academic Success.
- Read “Exploring Source Types” in Communication Essentials for College.
- Read “Source Type: Trade Publications Cues in Communication Essentials for College.
- Read “Source Type: Journal Article Cues in Communication Essentials for College.
- Read “The Research Process” in Writing Guide with Handbook.
- Watch Videos Research Help Process from the Georgian College library website.
- Read “Finding and Evaluating Sources” in Teaching Writing Essentials.
- Complete the Research Skills Assignment in Blackboard.
Attribution & References
Except where otherwise noted, “Finding Credible Sources” by Academic and Career Preparation, Georgian College, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
