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Writing acronym
Writing acronym
-Point - Your one POINT! This should be the first sentence of the paragraph. What simple point am I trying to make here, in my own words?
-Elaboration/Evidence/Example - Elaborate on the POINT you are making by reference to an argument, the research literature, or data/ evidence. Provide an illustration of, and evidence for, the point. How do I know this? What do I mean?
-Relevance - Indicate how the POINT is significant to your question/argument. So what? What has this paragraph (point and elaboration) got to do with my argument?
-Link - Each paragraph needs to be linked to the one before, usually in the first or last sentence of the paragraph. How did I get here? Does this clearly follow from the previous paragraph?
Google Scholar tips
Google Scholar tips
-Use the Google scholar search enging to find credible sources. Some will have a (PDF) on the right hand side as you can see like the example. This means you can open and read the full journal article. Some may not allow access unless you have access to a data base (which is mostly through a university or paid).
-Underneath each article you will see a "Cited by....". You want to have articles that have been sighted by more people as this means it has been more widely used and as such a better article to use.
-If you use "Command" + F you can then search the article, page or book for key terms as you can see in the example. This will support you in finding relevant and useful work amoungst the article.
The CRAP Test, developed by Molly Beestrum, is a helpful tool to use when trying to decide if a website is a credible, valid source. The CRAP Test looks at four major areas: currency, reliability, authority and purpose. When determining whether a website is credible or not, evaluate it on those four areas. Here are a few suggestions to help you think through your evaluation process.
Currency
How recent is the information?
How recently has the website been updated?
Is it current enough for your topic?
Reliability
What kind of information is included in the resource?
Is content of the resource primarily opinion? Is is balanced?
Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?
Authority
Who is the creator or author?
What are the credentials? Can you find any information about the author's background?
Who is the published or sponsor?
Are they reputable?
What is the publisher's interest (if any) in this information?
Are there advertisements on the website? If so, are they cleared marked?
Purpose/Point of View
Is this fact or opinion? Does the author list sources or cite references?
Is it biased? Does the author seem to be trying to push an agenda or particular side?
Is the creator/author trying to sell you something? If so, is it clearly stated?
Adapted with gratitude from Molly Beestrum.
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