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Chapter 8 - Conducting Research Preparing for Research Establishing Credibility

Check reliability of authors and the authenticity of publications or so-called experts.

Don’t rely on hearsay, gossip columns, or fabrication for evidence

Be willing to spend the time researching ideas from sources that are credible and noteworthy

Cite specific authorities to build confidence and believability Primary and Secondary Sources Using General References The Catalog Periodical Indexes Accessing the Library by Computer Guidelines for Search the Internet Examine the authorship or source of the website Identify the purpose of the website Evaluate the content of the site Research Substantive Sources Biographies Directories and Handbooks Dictionaries Encyclopedias Almanacs, Yearbooks, and Statistical Publications

Collection of Quotations Books Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers Interviews with Authorities Legislative and Governmental Research Institutional and Organizational Research Specialized Libraries and Museums Keeping Accurate Notes Include the topic heading

Type of supporting information (statistic, quotation, comparison or contrast, etc.)

Place bibliographic entry Write down specific details of information. Interviewing – conduct interviews by teleconference, e-mail, or in person The Bibliography: How to Record an Entry Avoiding Plagiarism Thinking Critically About Speech Research and Construction Be Willing to Test Information Be Organized View Ideas from Different Perspectives Think for Yourself