Learning Outcomes & Warm-Up
Learning Outcomes
You will:
- Recognize the value of different types of sources for your research.
- Know how to judge the reliability of a source.
- Learn to consider and select appropriate search tools for your research.
Activity 1: Types of Sources
1. Open and skim the 4 resources below.
2. With a partner, or on your own, answer the reflection questions in the leafy Padlet below.
Reflection Questions:
- Which source(s) do you trust more and why?
- How would you use these sources in a paper (if you would use any of them)?
- Which one was written by an expert?
Activity 2: Reliable Sources
- Alone or with a friend or two, think about what makes a source reliable.
- Jot down your ideas and be prepared to share.
Activity 3: Types of Search Tools
- In groups of 4, search for the same keyword. One person should search in ChatGPT, one in Google, one in Google Scholar, and one person should search LibrarySearch.
- Compare and contrast the results across search platforms. Think about if any are more trustworthy or useful than others.
- Add your group's notes under each search tool in the Padlet.
