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SourceVerification.docx5.7: Source Verification Checkpoint—Rough Draft: Writing Project #2—Writing to Listen
Instructions
Overview
Before you begin, read Understanding the Source Verification Checkpoint , where you will find detailed instructions on how to complete this important step.
Completion of the Checkpoint is required to access the submission portal for Rough Draft: Writing Project #2—Writing to Listen, referred to throughout as "the related assignment."
Complete the Checkpoint immediately before submitting your assignment. The Checkpoint and its related assignment will be assessed together.
You may begin the Checkpoint and return to it at any time up through the due date. Your work will save as you go, so you can complete it in multiple sessions. However, once you click submit, the Checkpoint is final. Only one submission is allowed, and resubmissions are not accepted.
Each source you use must include:
· A working link (DOI or database permalink)
· A complete citation (MLA or APA)
· A PDF of the article
If any source cannot be opened or verified using what you submit here, your related assignment will receive a grade of zero and may be reviewed under the academic integrity policy. Once again, full details are in Understanding the Source Verification Checkpoint.
Instructions
For each source used in your related assignment, complete all three items below. Make sure the link, citation, and PDF all refer to the same article. You must include a minimum of three (3) sources. You may include a maximum of six (6) sources.
To complete this Source Verification Checkpoint, you must select “True” for the Acknowledgment at the end.
🔎IMPORTANT: Read before submitting any work: Understanding the Source Verification Checkpoint
Overview: Source Verification Checkpoint
Writing is a skill that connects everything you learn and do, in college and in life. Whether you study business, STEM, or the arts, it is through writing that you show what you understand, explain your discoveries, and share your perspective with others. In college writing, this process deepens through the use of scholarly sources. Academic writing draws on research, evidence, and informed perspectives so that your ideas are supported and trustworthy.
To support your development as a researcher and writer, ENG 101 and 102 include assignments that require you to use digital scholarly sources and document them correctly. The course also uses a Source Verification Checkpoint for every assignment that requires sources. This checkpoint is an essential step in completing each assignment.
Page contents
· Overview: Source Verification Checkpoint
· Understanding Sources and Citations
· What is the Source Verification Checkpoint?
Understanding Sources and Citations
Citations show where your information comes from and how your ideas connect to the research of others. In academic writing, citation makes research transparent, traceable, and trustworthy. If citation feels unfamiliar, that is normal as you get started. Learning to use and document scholarly sources correctly is a skill that develops with practice.
For detailed guidance on identifying scholarly sources, constructing citations, and understanding how documentation works in this course, review Scholarly and Credible Sources Links to an external site. , a guide that explains what qualifies as a scholarly source, how citation elements connect, and how to avoid common documentation errors.
The Source Verification Checkpoint works alongside that guide by ensuring that the sources you cite are accessible for review before grading begins.
Additional resources:
What is the Source Verification Checkpoint?
The Source Verification Checkpoint is a required, zero-point step that must be completed before you can submit any assignment that uses sources. You will complete the Checkpoint multiple times throughout the course, each time just before its related assignment is submitted.
Think of the Checkpoint as a gate: completing it opens the gate to its related assignment submission page. In the Checkpoint, you submit the link, citation, and PDF for each source used in your assignment.
Once submitted, the Checkpoint and its related assignment may not be revised or resubmitted. It must be correct upon submission.
After you submit both the Checkpoint and the assignment, the instructional team reviews the Checkpoint to confirm that each link opens directly to the cited source and provides access to the text of the full article. Links must open directly to the cited source with full-text access—not to a homepage, search results, or abstracts.
· If all links open directly to their exact cited sources, the related assignment is eligible for grading and will be reviewed by the instructional team.
· If any link does not open directly to the exact cited source, the following will apply:
· The related assignment earns a grade of zero. Verified sources are a required component of the assignment. Sources that cannot be verified using the links you provide do not meet requirements and the assignment cannot be graded. It will be scored as a zero (0), and feedback on the content or clarity of the writing will not be provided.
· The assignment will also be reviewed under ASU's Academic Integrity Policy. If a source cannot be verified, the instructional team cannot confirm that it exists or supports the claims made in the assignment. Because academic writing requires sources to be accurate and traceable, unverifiable sources are considered a violation of academic integrity. For details, see the Frequently Asked Questions section below, under What happens if a Source Verification Checkpoint fails?
The Source Verification Checkpoint supports your development as a researcher by reinforcing accurate and accessible documentation. In academic work, you are responsible for providing complete and verifiable source information. The instructional team does not search for sources on your behalf. Your work must stand on its own, with sources that can be opened and verified using the citation details you provide.
The Checkpoint does not evaluate whether a source qualifies as scholarly or whether a citation is formatted correctly. Those elements are assessed during grading of the related assignment.
Because each assignment is evaluated independently, the Source Verification Checkpoint must be completed for every assignment that includes sources, even if you use the same source again.
How it works
Strong research requires careful documentation. As you locate and evaluate sources, keep clear records of what you read and what you cite so your research remains accurate, traceable, and easy to verify. It is worthwhile to keep these details on any source you think you "might" use. Having them on hand is much faster and easier than trying to track them down again.
Before entering sources into the Source Verification Checkpoint, make sure you have the link, citation information, and PDF ready for each source you plan to use. These materials should correspond to the exact sources you cite in your assignment.
Process
· Step 1: Conduct your research, keeping thorough documentation.
· Step 2: Complete the Source Verification Checkpoint immediately before submitting your assignment.
· Step 3: Follow instructions in the form to enter the link, citation, and PDF for each source you use.
· Step 4: Submit the Source Verification Checkpoint and then submit your assignment.
· Step 5: The instructional team reviews the Source Verification Checkpoint to confirm that the links open directly to the cited sources.
What you need to provide
For each source used in your assignment, the Source Verification Checkpoint requires you to provide three items:
1A working link to the article
Use the DOI, or copy the "permalink" or "share link" provided in the database. Do not copy the URL from the top of the browser, as those links often expire.
A working link must:
· Open directly to the cited article.
· Allow the grader to access the full article text (PDF or full-text view).
· Clearly display the article title, author(s), journal name, and publication details.
A link does not meet the requirement if it opens to:
· A homepage.
· A search results page.
· A source or citation without full-text access.
· An abstract-only page.
· A source behind a pay-wall or subscription requirement.
· A file-sharing or archive site.
· A page that requires additional steps or conditions to access and does not open directly to the cited article.
2The full citation
Include all citation details with accurate publication information and the working link to the article. Choose one citation style, MLA or APA, and use it consistently throughout your assignment. For the Source Verification Checkpoint, enter the full citation information (author, title, journal, date, etc.). Citation formatting will be completed in the related assignment. See Scholarly and Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. for details on accurate citation content and formatting.
3A PDF of the source
Upload a PDF of the full article (not screenshots or images).
Most sources from the ASU Library have a direct download PDF button. If not, download a PDF from your browser. If you need help:
· For Chrome: See Download a fileLinks to an external site.
· For Firefox: See How to download pdf files directly in mozilla firefox?Links to an external site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the dropdown menu to view all questions, then click individual questions to see the answers.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions (Click to expand all)
What does the Grading Team look for in the Checkpoint?
The Grading Team member reviewing your submission performs a single, binary check:
· If the submitted link opens directly to the scholarly article as explained above, grading of your related assignment proceeds.
· If the submitted link does not open directly to the scholarly article, the Checkpoint fails and the related assignment earns a zero with no opportunity to resubmit and an academic integrity review.
Providing accurate documentation is your responsibility. In this course, that includes a working link.
Why does a failed Checkpoint earn a zero?
Graders must be able to open and verify your sources in order to accurately evaluate your work and ensure that your research and documentation meet academic standards. Your grade depends in part on how you use and cite your sources.
The Source Verification Checkpoint ensures that the sources you cite can be accessed using the information you provide. Because verified sources are a required component of the assignment, work that cannot be accessed does not meet submission requirements and cannot be graded. For that reason, a failed Checkpoint results in a grade of zero for the related assignment.
Why is a failed Checkpoint an academic integrity issue?
Academic integrity requires that:
· Sources actually exist.
· Sources are accurately represented.
· Sources are accessible for verification.
If a source cannot be opened and verified, the grader cannot confirm:
· That the source exists.
· That it says what you claim.
· That it was not fabricated or altered.
When a source cannot be verified, the work cannot be confirmed as accurate or properly documented. Because academic writing requires sources to be traceable and verifiable, any source that cannot be verified is considered an academic integrity violation.
What happens if a Source Verification Checkpoint fails?
Remember that there is a Source Verification Checkpoint before each assignment that includes sources. If a checkpoint is not successful (the link does not open directly to the cited source), the related assignment earns a zero and escalating academic integrity consequences as follows:
· First instance: Warning to the learner.
· Second instance: Documented academic integrity violation in the Universal Learner Courses system.
· Third instance: Escalation to the Faculty of Record for review. Outcomes may include course failure, removal from the course, or a one-year suspension from ULC courses.
What counts as a scholarly source in this course?
For detailed guidance on identifying scholarly sources and distinguishing them from other types of sources, review Scholarly and Credible Sources .Links to an external site.
Briefly put, in this course a scholarly source is a digital (online or electronic) peer-reviewed article written by experts and published in an academic journal. These articles present research, analysis, or scholarly discussion and include full publication details so the work can be verified.
Peer-reviewed means that other experts in the field evaluated the article before it was published to ensure the research and analysis meet academic standards.
What is a DOI or a permalink?
A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or permalink is a stable link that leads directly to a specific article. Unlike the web address at the top of a browser, these links are designed to remain permanent and not expire.
You can usually find a DOI, permalink, or "share link" on the article page within the library database. These links should open directly to the article and allow the grader to access the full text.
Because they are stable and reliable, DOI or permalink links should be used in the Source Verification Checkpoint whenever possible. For more information about how DOIs and permalinks work and how to locate them, review Scholarly and Credible Sources.Links to an external site.
What if the link works for me but not for the grader?
Links must work when the grader opens them. If a link only works on your device or requires additional searching, it does not meet the checkpoint requirements.
Before submitting the checkpoint, open the link again to confirm that it leads directly to the article page. You can also test the link by opening it in your browser's incognito or private browsing mode, which helps confirm that the link works independently of your personal login or browsing history.
What if I change a source after completing the Checkpoint?
Each Source Verification Checkpoint must match the assignment it is submitted with. Make sure the link, citation, and PDF you submit correspond to the exact source used in your paper.
You may choose different sources for later assignments. If you do, include the correct link, citation, and PDF in the Source Verification Checkpoint for that assignment.
What if I cannot find the PDF of an article?
Most scholarly articles include a downloadable PDF. If you cannot locate it, check the article page for a PDF, download, or full text option in the database. If the article cannot be accessed as full text, choose another source that is fully available online.
Can I use the same source for multiple assignments?
Yes. In fact, this is expected because assignments within a writing project build on one another as your research and writing develop from one assignment to the next. You will complete a Source Verification Checkpoint for each assignment that requires sources.
Even if a source was verified in a previous assignment, you must submit it for verification again in the Source Verification Checkpoint for every assignment that uses that source. This ensures that the sources used in each submission can be reviewed and verified independently.
What if a link stops working after my assignment is graded?
Links must work when your assignment is graded. If a link later becomes inactive after grading, there is no retroactive penalty.
Where can I learn more about how to do this?
Scholarly and Credible Sources Links to an external site. is your go-to guide for ENG 101 and 102. It explains what qualifies as a scholarly source (the requirement for both courses), how citation elements connect, how to avoid common documentation errors, and so much more.
Other course resources include:
· Using Sources Responsibly — Our online guide that helps you evaluate sources and follow steps to find and use authentic, verifiable information responsibly.
· MicroLessons — A curated collection of insights, tips, and strategies that you may find useful throughout ENG courses.
· General Questions forum — The instructional team is on hand to discuss course content and policies. Use this space to ask questions that are relevant to the entire class.
Additional resources
· Purdue OWL — Offered through Purdue University, this online resource provides reliable and up to date guidance on academic writing, research practices, and citation styles.
· Is My Source Scholarly? — a three-step workflow University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign that outlining a process for confirming your sources are scholarly.
Can I use more sources than the assignment requires?
To meet the assignment learning objectives, your assignment should include only the number of sources outlined in the assignment overview. Additionally, the Source Verification Checkpoint provides enough space for the required sources. Additional sources may be consulted during your research, but only the required sources should appear in the final assignment and in the Source Verification Checkpoint.
· If you read sources during research and use ideas, information, wording, or arguments from a source in your writing, that source must be cited and verified through the Checkpoint. In academic writing, using someone else's ideas or words without proper citation is considered plagiarism.
· If you read additional sources during research but do not use them in your paper, those sources do not need to be cited.
Example
· A learner reads five articles but only uses three in the final draft.
· The two unused articles helped the learner understand the topic but are not referenced in the writing.
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