You have narrowed your topic down to ONE problem, and tonight you need to find at least TWO sources. Please print out those sources and bring them to class. Remember to judge your sources on the following criteria:
- What is the purpose for the site? To persuade? To inform? To sell something?
- Who wrote the information on the site? Is information about the author or publishers readily available? What qualifications do the authors have? You can sometimes find this info under "About Us".
- Is the information on the site documented? Often, sources (in the form of a works cited or bibliography) are provided to verify the reliability of the information.
- How recent is the information? Is the site updated frequently, or are there articles published on a regular basis?
Your paper will begin to take shape as you read through your sources. You are looking for information about both the problem itself and the solutions a professional implements.