Credible Research Sources Discussion
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How to Find Credible Research Sources (blog)
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1. List three features of credible research sources.
2. Discuss the importance of utilizing credible sources when conducting research
Topic 1: Credible Research Sources Contains unread posts Madeline Kerckhove posted Aug 31, 2022 1:22 PM Subscribe 1. According to “List of Credible Sources for Research. Examples of Credible Websites” three features you would find in a credible source include a publication dated within the past ten years, creation of the work by well-respected or seasoned authors, and whether or not the work was done by a governmental or educational institution (2022, para. 3). It is important for the publication date of an article or journal that research is being based on to be within the last ten years because this helps to ensure that the most accurate and updated information is what is being presented. Ethos, or the credibility, is greatly increased by having the source be an author that the readers have heard of or is praised for their works. For a similar reason, works published by a governmental or educational institution are more trusted as they have a solid reputation of being trustworthy. List of Reliable Websites for Research. Examples of Credible Sources. Custom-Writing. (2022, March 18). Retrieved August 31, 2022, from https://custom-writing.org/blog/signs-of-credible-sources 2. When conducting research, it is imperative to utilize credible sources only. While blog posts or “fun” websites may be okay for gathering and presenting other information, research should always be based on provable facts and figures from accredited locations. This is to ensure the accuracy of the data being used. If credible sources are not used for research, it would make it difficult for the work to be taken seriously. Convincing the readers of the ethos, pathos, and logos that is used to compile the information is crucial to not only the reader’s thoughts on the piece, but also the level of confidence the author has in their own work. less • Discussion #2 Topic #1 Contains unread posts Jennifer Jenkins posted Aug 27, 2022 8:41 AM Subscribe 1. List three features of credible resources. Google scholarly articles and other information published within the last ten years, government and educational institution websites, and textbooks written by credible authors are three credible resources. 2. Discuss the importance of utilizing credible resources when conducting research. Finding reliable research sources is crucial because using shaky sources will reduce the credibility of your work and weaken the impact of your arguments. A source that is out-of-date and written by unreliable authors is undoubtedly unreliable. This includes sources like Wikipedia, blogs, and tweets. Knowing which sources trustworthy and which ones are are not crucial. Peer reviews, academic articles, articles with evidence, websites with the HON logo at the bottom of the page, government websites (.org sites) , and education (information from professors at prestigious universities) are all sources that have consistently provided reliable information over time. You can assess your work by including five factors that will help you gather credible and accurate information. Depth, objectivity, currency, authority, and purpose are the five elements. Depth is a completely trustworthy source, but it may only provide a brief overview of the critical information you are attempting to share. In many cases, more than a high-level overview of the data will be required to connect it to your topic. Objectivity refers to the information you used to address bias topics, and the bias should not have any bearing on the conclusion of your research. It should come from a source that benefits from a specific point of view and includes proper citation of your source. Currency assesses whether the information is current and up to date, which is typically information written within the last three to five years. The credibility and credentialing of the author or authors, as well as the credibility and neutrality of the institution with which they are affiliated, are represented by authority. Evaluate your target audience considering your purpose. Are you trying to present the information for entertainment purposes, to sway public opinion, or to present more research on the subject? https://custom-writing.org/blog/signs-of-credible-sources https://www.una.edu/writingcenter/docs/WritingResources/Source%20Credibility.pdf
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | ||
| Main Posting | 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors. |
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
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| Main Post: Timeliness | 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not post by day 3. |
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| First Response | 17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Second Response | 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Participation | 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days. |
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| Total Points: 100 | |||||