Welcome to the Library!!!
You have been given the task to search for and find sources of information to use for your Documented Argument Paper
The guidelines are as follows:
You need 3 credible sources - 1 must be a scholarly journal article
Other sources can be books, credible Web Sources, magazine or newspaper articles or an interview with an expert
Why is Wikipedia not a credible source?
Wikipedia, although entertaining and informative cannot be used as a source because the text is changeable by anyone who wants to change it. So although it could contain good information it is not a credible source.
10 reasons to just say no
What is a credible source?
Im glad you asked!!
Criteria to evaluate web sources
There are different types of sources (see guidelines) one type of source you may encounter is a
Primary Document or Primary Source - here is the definition
What is a Scholarly article or an Academic Journal article?
The following are links you will find helpful to locate information on your topic
Gale Student Resources in Context
This is a database available through the high school - type in your subject and you will find various types of documents on it
Global Issues in Context
Is your issue global? Click on the suject headings and look at the subheadings listed for each or type your subject in the search bar
Opposing Viewpoints
This database lists articles on different debatable topics - giving the point of view from each side - articles are all from credible sources
Gale Literature Resource Center
You can access articles written about Ray Bradbury and his work using this database - you can also search your topic using a keyword search
Psssssst..........you will find info (GOOD INFO) on your topic here Sweet Search
type in your topic as a word or a phrase in the first search bar and away you go!!!!!
