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Goal:
The goal of the Week 5 Assignment is to find quality sources that relate to your topic and can be used later in an academic setting.
Description:
During the Week 3 Assignment, you chose a topic and brainstormed. In Weeks 1-5, you have learned most of the Big6 Model and how to find, evaluate, and use information. Now it is time to take that knowledge and locate and evaluate sources that you will use in the Week 7 Final Project.
Step 1: Download the Source Evaluation Worksheet
Step 2: Complete the Worksheet
· Fill out the worksheet completely.
· Find a minimum of three sources. One source must be an academic source from the APUS Library, and the other sources must be credible and appropriate for college research.
· Please include robust source summaries in your own words that explain the contents of the sources and the relevance of the source to your topic.
· You can use CoPilot to help you find quality sources [weblink ].
Step 3: Submit the Completed Week 5 Worksheet
Assignment Guidelines
· Use the Source Evaluation Worksheet .
· Read all of the Learning Material in Weeks 1 - 5.
· Make sure you followed the directions carefully and each source is fully described.
· Thoroughly edit. One way to catch mistakes is by reading it out loud a minimum of three times.
· Your submission will go through Turnitin and the AI Detector.
· Please double-check that your assignment was submitted.
W5.SourceEvaluation.Worksheet.docx
Week 5 Source Evaluation
Worksheet
Part I: Topic |
Topic: Add Topic
Summary of Topic: Briefly explain why you chose this topic
Part II: Evaluate Information |
Article Title: Add title
Article Author(s): Add author(s)
Retrieval Information (example website link): Add information
Source’s Publication Date: Add date
Publishing Information: Add publishing information
Source Summary:
Add a short yet descriptive summary of the article. You cannot copy and paste the article abstract of use CoPilot to summarize the article.
Article Title: Add title
Article Author(s): Add author(s)
Retrieval Information (example website link): Add information
Source’s Publication Date: Add date
Publishing Information: Add publishing information
Source Summary:
Add a short yet descriptive summary of the article. You cannot copy and paste the article abstract of use CoPilot to summarize the article.
Article Title: Add title
Article Author(s): Add author(s)
Retrieval Information (example website link): Add information
Source’s Publication Date: Add date
Publishing Information: Add publishing information
Source Summary:
Add a short yet descriptive summary of the article. You cannot copy and paste the article abstract of use CoPilot to summarize the article.
Article Title: Add title
Article Author(s): Add author(s)
Retrieval Information (example website link): Add information
Source’s Publication Date: Add date
Publishing Information: Add publishing information
Source Summary:
Add a short yet descriptive summary of the article. You cannot copy and paste the article abstract of use CoPilot to summarize the article.
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Week3AssignmentTopicandBrainstorming.docx
WORKSHEET TEMPLATE.
Week 3 Assignment: Topic and Brainstorming
COMM120 Information and Digital Literacy
Worksheet
Part I: Topic and Brainstorming from CoPilot
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Copy and paste what CoPilot created for you below: |
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Topic: Getting a Sociology Degree and Future Career Prospects Scope: This project will explore what a sociology degree is, the knowledge and skills students gain during the program, and the wide range of career opportunities available after graduation. It will examine employment sectors such as social services, education, healthcare, criminal justice, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and research institutions. The project will also consider salary expectations, job outlook, graduate education opportunities, and the skills employers seek in sociology graduates. Value: Researching this topic will help students understand how a sociology degree can prepare them for meaningful careers that improve society. Personally, the project can assist students in making informed educational and career decisions. Professionally, it demonstrates how sociology graduates develop analytical thinking, communication, cultural awareness, research, and problem-solving skills that are valuable across many industries. Communication Medium: The final presentation could be created using Microsoft PowerPoint because it allows information to be presented clearly with charts, graphics, and speaker notes. Other suitable options include Prezi or Canva, which offer interactive and visually engaging presentation formats. Brainstorming: Potential areas of research include the history of sociology, core sociology courses, required academic skills, internship opportunities, careers available with bachelor's and graduate degrees, average salaries, employment growth, professional organizations, real-life success stories of sociology graduates, and future employment trends. The project could also compare sociology with related majors such as psychology and social work to highlight similarities and differences. |
Part II: Critical Thinking Questions
· What skills gained through a sociology degree are most valuable in today's workforce?
· How does a sociology degree prepare graduates for careers in different industries?
· What factors should students consider before choosing sociology as a college major?
· How do employment opportunities for sociology graduates compare with those of related fields such as psychology or social work?
· What role does graduate education play in expanding career opportunities for sociology majors?
Part III: Reflection
I chose the subject of obtaining a Sociology degree and career opportunities because, it gives me a chance to find out how much people can do after they have received their Sociology degree. Prior to doing this assignment, I was aware of sociology studies society and human behavior but I didn't know of the wide range of career opportunities associated with it. By learning about this I will gain a deeper understanding of the education needed, skills employers are looking for, and opportunities for my future career. This knowledge will also help me become a better information literate, as I will become more inclined to seek out reliable academic and professional sources.
The ideas that come out of the brainstorming will be useful for ideas for future assignments. The areas for research discussed in the suggestions will be used to find credible books, scholarly articles, government publications, and professional websites to use for the Week 5 source evaluation. In the final project for week 7 I intend to present the information in a logical format to inform of the value of a sociology degree, career possibilities, salary expectations, and future prospects. Putting this brainstorming activity into practice has helped me to establish a direction in which to conduct my research and also to select key questions that will direct my research investigation.
Part IV: Reference
Microsoft. (2025). Microsoft Copilot (Version used July 2026) [Large language model]. https://copilot.microsoft.com
Week5AssignmentSourceEvaluationCOMM120.pdf
COMM120 Week 5 Sources Evaluation Rubric Course: COMM120 B011 Summer 2026
Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Did not attempt
Criterion Score
Part I:
Topic
/ 3030 points
The topic for
the Week 7
Field of
Study
Project was
clearly cho-
sen and a
well
thought-out
explanation
written.
25.5 points
The topic for
the Week 7
Field of
Study
Project was
chosen and
an explana-
tion written.
22.5 points
The topic for
the Week 7
Infographic
was chosen
and briefly
described.
19.5 points
The topic for
the Week 7
Infographic
was chosen
but requires
greater
explanation.
0 points
Student did
not attempt.
Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Did not attempt
Criterion Score
Part II:
Evaluate
Informatio
n and its
Sources
Critically
/ 30
Part II:
Source
Summarie
s
/ 30
30 points
Chooses a
variety of in-
formation
sources ap-
propriate to
the scope
and disci-
pline of the
research
question.
Selects
sources after
considering
the impor-
tance of the
multiple cri-
teria used
(relevance to
the research,
currency, au-
thority, audi-
ence, and
bias or point
of view).
25.5 points
Chooses a
variety of in-
formation
sources ap-
propriate to
the scope
and disci-
pline of the
research
question.
Selects
sources us-
ing multiple
criteria (such
as relevance
to the re-
search ques-
tion, cur-
rency, and
authority).
22.5 points
Chooses a
variety of in-
formation
sources.
Selects
sources us-
ing basic cri-
teria (such as
relevance to
the research
question and
currency).
19.5 points
Chooses a
few informa-
tion sources.
Selects
sources us-
ing limited
criteria (such
as relevance
to the re-
search
question).
0 points
Student did
not attempt.
30 points
Each source
contains a
strong sum-
mary that in-
cludes the
purpose and
detailed key
findings.
25.5 points
Each source
contains a
summary
that includes
the purpose
and key
findings.
22.5 points
Each source
contains a
summary
that needs
clarification
or elabora-
tion of the
purpose and
key findings.
19.5 points
Each source
contains a
summary
that needs
clarification
and elabora-
tion of the
purpose and
key findings.
0 points
Student did
not attempt.
Total / 100
Overall Score
Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Did not attempt
Criterion Score
Writing
Quality
/ 1010 points
Uses grace-
ful language
that skillfully
communi-
cates mean-
ing to read-
ers with clar-
ity and flu-
ency, and is
virtually er-
ror- free.
8.5 points
Uses
straightfor-
ward lan-
guage that
generally
conveys
meaning to
readers. The
language in
the portfolio
has few
errors.
7.5 points
Uses lan-
guage that
generally
conveys
meaning to
readers with
clarity, al-
though writ-
ing may in-
clude some
errors.
6.5 points
Uses lan-
guage that
sometimes
impedes
meaning be-
cause of er-
rors in usage.
0 points
Student did
not attempt.
Exemplary 90 points minimum
Accomplished 80 points minimum
Developing 70 points minimum
Beginning 60 points minimum
Did not attempt 0 points minimum
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