| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page |
Kate Warrington, Natasha Kovalyova, and Cindy King. “Assessing source credibility for crafting a well-informed argument”. Published 2020. 203 pages. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words |
The following article is about how students can use critical reading strategies to help select credible reading sources for their following papers. “Research writing requires all of the skills learned in these kinds of assignments; it demands you put into theory into practice, gather sources, synthesize them, and lend your voice to the ongoing conversation”. They explain that students can determine how good and credible through logos, ethos, and pathos. Then, assess the resource bias, if the source supports your claim/argument. When finding a source, you must be mindful of what exactly you’re looking for and who is an expert on what you need. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. |
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| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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This connects to other articles because as a college student in writing class, it is essential for your essays to have sources and it is important to know the difference between a good and bad source. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. |
Do sources in highly specialized fields require you to scrutinize the structure of their arguments more carefully? |
