Library: ENG 111: Argument Research Project: Research & Sources

What is a Scholarly Source?

Written by a professional in or related to the field they are writing in (ex: A Psychologist writing a paper on child development)
Published in an academic journal (ex: Journal of Psychology)
5+ pages
List of references used
Specific focus and research that is stated in the introduction; this is not an "about" article

Ask yourself:

1. How long is this?

2. Who wrote it?

3. Are there sources/a list of references?

A B C!

Author and Authority: who wrote it and where do they work
Bias and beneficiary: who might be benefiting from this information? Does it seem one sided?
Currency: How relevant and current is this information?

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