eng200 week 2
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engweek22.docxLibrary Source Review Worksheet
It can sometimes be difficult to tell if a resource is scholarly when you have limited experience using those sources.
The following evaluations will help you narrow down resources that are right for your academic papers. Each evaluation covers various aspects of resources that consider What, Who, Where, Why, When, and How. These aspects are scored based on their scholarly relevance.
Complete the worksheet by reviewing your resource and tallying your scores. The total score will indicate if the resource is worth considering for your paper.
What resource are you reviewing?
Article Title:
Author(s):
Publication source:
What Type of Document is Your Resource?
Consider if it is factual, opinionated, or other.
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Resource Aspect |
Points Available |
Points Allotted |
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Article (popular, published in a magazine or newspaper) |
0.5 |
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Article (peer-reviewed, published in a scholarly journal) |
1 |
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Book |
1 |
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Column |
0.5 |
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Conference proceedings |
1 |
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Editorial |
0.5 |
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Letter to the Editor |
0.3 |
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Press Release |
0.3 |
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Report |
1 |
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Review (such as a book review or film review) |
0.5 |
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Website |
0.5 |
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Other (please specify): |
0.5 |
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What score |
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Who Wrote This Document?
Consider who wrote this. Find information about the author(s) and determine where they work. What has the author published before? Or does the author have a master’s degree, Ph.D., or other qualifications (such as work experience) that contribute to his or her authority?
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Resource Aspect |
Points Available |
Points Allotted |
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Yes, the author has qualifications that make him or her an authority |
1 |
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No, the author’s credentials do not make her or him an authority |
0 |
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I am uncertain about the author’s qualifications |
-1 |
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Who score |
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Where Did This Information Come From?
What is the name of the publication that published this document? Has the publication won any significant awards or other distinctions? Where can you contact the author and/or publication if you have questions or want more information?
The document was published in a …
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Resource Aspect |
Points Available |
Points Allotted |
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Blog |
0.1 |
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Blog + contact information (for author or publisher) |
0.5 |
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Academic/scholarly journal |
1 |
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Academic/scholarly journal + contact information (for author or publisher) |
1 |
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Magazine |
0.3 |
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Magazine + contact information (for author or publisher) |
0.5 |
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Website other (please specify): |
0.3 |
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Website (please specify): + contact information (for author or publisher) |
0.5 |
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Website with a .gov domain |
0.5 |
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Website with a .edu domain |
0.3 |
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Website with a .org domain |
0.2 |
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Where score |
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Why Was This Document Written?
Consider the language used. Does the author use technical language or discipline-specific jargon? Or, does the author use colloquial, everyday language or a narrative style? What is the author’s point of view: an objective, neutral perspective or an interested, opinionated perspective favoring one side?
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Resource Aspect |
Points Available |
Points Allotted |
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To convince readers of something |
1 |
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To entertain readers |
0.3 |
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To inform readers |
1 |
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To sell something to readers |
0.3 |
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To criticize another author’s work |
1 |
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There is another purpose (please specify): |
0.3 |
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Why score |
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When Was the Document Published?
Is it important to know when this document was published? Why or why not? If the document discusses something that happened, maybe events or the findings of new research study, when did the events or research occur? (If the document reports on multiple events, list just a few of the most important.)
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Resource Aspect |
Points Available |
Points Allotted |
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The event happened an hour ago and the document is already published |
0.3 |
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The event happened a week ago and the document is already published |
0.5 |
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The event happened a few months ago and the document has not published yet. |
1 |
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The event happened a few months/a year ago and the document is already published |
1 |
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The event happened a few years ago and the document is already published |
1 |
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When score |
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How Was the Information Gathered and Presented?
Consider how the author used his or her information. How did the author reach his or her conclusions?
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Resource Aspect |
Points Available |
Points Allotted |
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References are cited throughout the document in a scholarly style. (There are footnotes, endnotes, or in-text citations and a bibliography.) |
1 |
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References are cited throughout the document in a popular style. (There are in-text quotes and attributions, but there is no bibliography at the end of the document.) |
0.5 |
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References are not listed |
0.1 |
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Abstract |
1 |
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Advertisements |
0.3 |
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Eye-catching fonts |
0.3 |
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Graphics (designs, cartoons, and illustrations not conveying data) |
0.3 |
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Graphs, charts, tables and/or maps |
1 |
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Methods section |
1 |
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Bibliography (reference list) at end |
1 |
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How score |
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Add All Your Scores Up.
The higher your score, the more scholarly the item is. The lower the score, the more popular. A low score does not mean that the item is not of use. It may provide you with some background information or more relevant information based on the assignment.
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