Prompt #3 - Com 111
Use this link to review the essay assignment.
Why Research?
- Learn & Get Answers
- Make Informed Decisions
- Basis for Action
- Convince
- Assist
- Make a Difference
Credibility is worth the effort.
Sources & Perspectives
Many Sources & Perspectives
Converge
On Useful Answers
personal opinionlife experience
mentors
friends
internet
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books
news
magazines
experts
research studies
Why the Library?
What's wrong with Google?
Internet vs Library Databases
Internet = UNREGULATED publishing
Dynamic publishing
"Scholarly" Alternatives
articles and resources published in print
print publication lends credibility
Print Resources: Range of Credibility
Research Requirement - Com 111
The Goal:
- 1 "Scholarly" Source
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+ Interview
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Many Correct Pathways to a
"Juicy" resource "Fruitful" with ideas
Explore and sample before you choose
What's Wrong with Google?
The Research Process: Learn as you Go (in circles)
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work in connected circles
progressive - results point to the next step
momentum - results improve/feed process
unravelling a mystery
collect & use CLUES
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