For your final informative presentation, you are asked to incorporate 2 credible sources into your spoken content to support your main points and ideas. We are all familiar with a basic Google search, but as a student university, you have access to much more information that will help you boost your credibility as you learn about your topic.
· Understanding Source TypesLinks to an external site. : This research tutorial from Benedictine University will give you an introduction to academic research. You will learn:
· How to define your information need before you begin your research
· Different types of sources that can be used for your research
· What the peer review process is and how it is important to academic research
· The difference between academic and popular sources
Then, you will get familiar with the DCC Library websiteLinks to an external site. (you will need your L number to login). To do so, review the tutorial on accessing and navigating the Academic Search CompleteLinks to an external site. (ASC) database from the DCC Library. Once you’ve watched the tutorial, take some time to do preliminary research on your topic using the ASC database, making sure to find credible sources. Credibility can be weighed using a few strategies:
· Peer-Reviewed ArticlesLinks to an external site. : As above, make sure you understand the peer-review process and why it matters to your research. As a Delgado student, you are paying for subscriptions to this highly vetted information so it’s important that you learn how to access it.
· The TRAAP TestLinks to an external site. : The TRAAP Test is another credibility resource. Make sure to review your selected sources against the TRAAP test to ensure quality information.
NEXT : For this discussion board post, list 2 potential sources you will use regarding your topic. The sources can be any type mentioned above, though you do want to ensure credibility. Post your topic choice, the author, title, date, and URL . Then, explain what type of source you have collected and why you think it is credible . Here is an example:
Topic: AI’s impact on the future of the job market
· Source #1: Martin Feldstein. “The Fed Can’t Save Jobs From AI and Robots.” Wall Street Journal – Online Edition, June 11, 2018. https://delgado.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.delgado.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=130089428&site=ehost-liveLinks to an external site.
· What type of source is this? This is a news article from the popular journalism source, The Wall Street Journal.
· Why is it credible? The WSJ is regarded as providing accurate and reliable information, though it does lean toward a conservative point of view.