Evaluating Sources
Various information resources are available that can be used to write speeches -- books, journal articles, primary sources. The list is expansive. But how do you know if you have a valid information resource? This information will help you better understand what you're working with information resource wise.
Determine the information you needResearch is a process with many similarities to the writing process. As a result, you will need to figure out what kind of resources you need. This section of the Online Writing Lab can help with this in terms of what to think about. Additionally, this portion of OWL can help with evaluating your sources. Below is a video about how to evaluate websites.
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Types of sourcesAs noted by OWL, "we live in an age overflowing with sources of information. With so many information sources at our fingertips, knowing where to start, sorting through it all and finding what we want can be overwhelming! This link provides an overview of the types of source available.
Evaluating websitesThese videos will walk you through how to evaluate websites and the C.R.A.A.P. Test.
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