scholarly sources

What are scholarly sources?

Academic, credible works written by experts, used for reliable research-based information.

Name three types of scholarly sources.

Peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, and government reports.

What criteria should you use to evaluate a good source?

Authority, reliability, relevance, date/currency, and amount of information.

What is peer review?

A quality control process where experts evaluate and critique a paper before publication.

What are the benefits of peer-reviewed articles?

They are more trustworthy than non-scholarly sources due to rigorous evaluation.

What does the abstract of a journal article provide?

A summary of the aim, methods, sample, findings, and conclusions.

What is the purpose of the literature review section in a journal article?

To summarize what previous studies have found related to the topic.

What techniques are essential for effective academic reading?

Skimming, scanning, and focusing on topic sentences.

How can reference lists be useful in research?

They help find more reliable academic texts and expand research.

What are characteristics of a high-quality source?

It should be current, reliable, and relevant to the topic.

What is critical reading?

Understanding, evaluating, and interpreting content while questioning assumptions.

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Fact is objectively true and verifiable; opinion is an interpretation that can be challenged.

What is active reading?

Engaging with the text through anticipation and evaluation to enhance understanding.

What does the results section of a journal article present?

Data and findings from the research conducted.

What is the purpose of the discussion section in a journal article?

To interpret findings, draw conclusions, and discuss limitations.

What is the conclusion section of a journal article meant to convey?

The key take-away points from the research.