All sources you find while conducting research are part of an ongoing conversation on a particular topic. It is your job as a researcher and writer to evaluate your sources to determine the validity of their contribution to the broader conversation.
Sample Research Question
"Is there a connection between neighborhood air pollution and asthma rates?" |
Instructions
1. Make a list of up to 5 criteria with a partner that you would use to determine if a source is credible.
2. Review the following sample source based on the criteria you developed. What are some good things and what are some potential problems with this source?
Now that you've learned more about library databases, let's practice by finding an article related to your research question! Please open this link and follow the instructions: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/699609009