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EN105 First-Year Writing - All Sections

Types of Sources

When determining if a source of information is appropriate to use, consider why you need the information. Then evaluate the purpose, audience, and characteristics of the source. Use it only if it matches your information need.

 

Let's practice!

What is it?
Book: 21 votes (55.26%)
Website: 2 votes (5.26%)
Newspaper Article: 1 votes (2.63%)
Scholarly Journal Article: 14 votes (36.84%)
Other: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 38
What is it?
Book: 15 votes (36.59%)
Website: 22 votes (53.66%)
Newspaper Article: 1 votes (2.44%)
Scholarly Journal Article: 2 votes (4.88%)
Other: 1 votes (2.44%)
Total Votes: 41
What is it?
Book: 2 votes (5.56%)
Website: 10 votes (27.78%)
Newspaper Article: 4 votes (11.11%)
Scholarly Journal Article: 19 votes (52.78%)
Other: 1 votes (2.78%)
Total Votes: 36
What is it?
Book: 7 votes (18.92%)
Website: 3 votes (8.11%)
Newspaper Article: 2 votes (5.41%)
Scholarly Journal Article: 22 votes (59.46%)
Other: 3 votes (8.11%)
Total Votes: 37
What is it?
Book: 11 votes (24.44%)
Website: 10 votes (22.22%)
Newspaper Article: 1 votes (2.22%)
Scholarly Journal Article: 17 votes (37.78%)
Other: 6 votes (13.33%)
Total Votes: 45

Activity 2

Instructions for activity 2: 

  1. In your groups, follow the directions for what to search for and where to search
  2. Find 1 source per person in the group (make sure you do not have the same source!) 
  3. Post the link under your group name using the "plus +" button
  4. Prepare to discuss as a class

If you have a question, raise your hand and I will help you! 

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