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Watch this video on scholarly sources to find out if your source is credible.
Pro-Tip: Each team evaluates ONE of the following sources
Consider: Can a source be credible without being peer reviewed?
Is your source credible? Is the study referenced in the popular source Peer Reviewed?
Consider: If an article references a study, is it better to search for the study and read it or to read an article that mentions the study?
Has the popular source interpreted the study correctly?
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Share out: Google Doc
1. Watch this video about Peer Review.
2. Break into groups.
3. Each group searches in the databases/journals provided.
4. Find an article that you agree on as a group.
5. Create an APA citation for the article and post it on the doc (see below).
6. Answer the questions for your group in this Google Doc
How to Read a Scholarly/Academic Article
Often, the contents of an academic article cannot be grasped by a single reading.
You have to engage with it several times, but in different ways.
Whether you're just getting started or need final editing advice, writing tutors are kind and trained to help you at any stage of the writing process. Visit the Academic Success Center website for more information.
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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.
APA members, and even professionals not affiliated with APA, can apply to join divisions. "
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