ENG 1024 13151
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I can help you pick a topic, find articles, or answer any other question. Seriously. I got you!
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Scenario: You have to write a short paper for an ENG 1024 class on the topic of how meditation and yoga reduce stress and impact academic success for college students. You've found a source, but you're not sure if it's credible. Your professor has asked that you find 2-3 academic sources in credible scholarly journals.
Using the ABCD criteria on your Google Doc, work with your team to score the source you are assigned. Give your source a numerical score from 1 (unreliable) to 10 (credible) for each criteria and add in comments for share-out on this Google Doc
Consider: Can a source be credible, without being peer-reviewed? Who counts as an "authority" on a topic? Can a source be credible if focused on a specific aspect of a topic? Is your source credible?
Pro-Tip: Each team evaluates ONE of the following sources and adds in comments for share-out on this Google Doc
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However, if you need more in depth guidance on formatting go to the Purdue OWL.
Need to talk to someone and seek guidance in real time?
- If you are an online student, you can go to the online writing center for information about how to contact a writing coach.
- If you are a PVD campus student you can schedule an appointment with the writing coach through uSucceed.
The JWU Writing Lab is open for in person and remote appointments via zoom.
Whether you're just getting started or need final editing advice, writing coaches are super kind and trained to help you at any stage of the writing process.
Top Tips for Working with the Writing Lab:
- Book an appointment by phone: 401-598-1785
- Book an appointment online via USucceed: In jwulink, click Academics tab, Academic Support Services.
For 24/7 free online revision feedback, submit your paper to Smarthinking. Look for the link in jwuLink, under the Academics tab, under Academic Support Services.
