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Comparing Sources
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Description
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- Students asked to compare the treatment of a controversial topic in several different types of resources.
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Value
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- Students learn about the variety of types of resources available to the researcher.
- Students are exposed to the various points of view, possible bias, and intended audience of particular resources.
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Goals
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- Students are able to identify the intended audience of various sources of information, along with point of view and possible bias.
- Students understand the value and appropriateness of various types of sources in their research.
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Guidelines
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- Instructors should teach students about a variety of types of sources, such as: primary, secondary, and tertiary; scholarly, trade, and popular.
- Guidelines should be established regarding types of sources to examine and what to look for within each source.
- If possible, schedule a library instruction session to explore with students the best ways of finding these sources.
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