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CM220 Unit 5 | Learning Activities

“Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources”

The Kaplan University Library resource “Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources” defines the various types of

research, provides examples of the three types of sources, and discusses the advantages of using each type of

research.

http://kaplan.libanswers.com/faq/64835

“Research, Citation, and Plagiarism: Conducting Research”

The KUWC resource “Research, Citation, and Plagiarism: Conducting Research” describes the research

process and provides a list of steps that will enhance your learning experience and your success with your

Assignments.

https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupportCenter/WritingCenter/WritingReferenceLibrary/Rese

archCitationAndPlagiarism/ConductingResearch.aspx

“Ten Mistakes in Academic Research”

KUWC resource “Ten Mistakes in Academic Research” focuses on the mistakes that some students make while

they try to do research for their academic writing. Identifying these mistakes and learning how to conduct

research successfully will help you find credible and best quality sources for your Assignments.

https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupportCenter/WritingCenter/WritingReferenceLibrary/Rese

archCitationAndPlagiarism/Top10MistakesInAcademicResearch.aspx

Effective Writing Podcast Series: Episode 16: “Academic Sources” (podcast or transcript) In the

Effective Writing podcast episode “Academic Sources,” Kurtis Clements discusses the nature of academic

sources and why these sources are the preferable ones to use in research-based papers.

Podcast: https://kuportal-a.akamaihd.net/ascmedia/kuwc/podcasts/16academicsources.mp3

Transcript: https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs11/pdf/WC/AcademicSourcesText.pdf

“Citing Sources” Tutorial

The KUWC “Citing Sources” tutorial defines credible primary and secondary sources in college-level writing,

identifies the citation style that is appropriate for your academic writing, and explains why different citation

styles exist.

http://www.screencast.com/t/1w4ccUBc4fUJ

“Types of Research”

Review the following media content to learn more about the types of research available and their level of

reliability: Types of Research.

http://www.studymate.com?id=3X64gsAdA

“Glossary of Key Terms”

You can also review a Glossary of Key Terms to help complete the practice activity: Glossary of Key Terms.

http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/genEd/CM220/CM220_1502A/Documents/CM220_Glossary.pdf

After reviewing this unit’s Learning Activities, complete the Quiz. The next step will be to read the Discussion

instructions and respond to the topics.