1. Unit 3: Writing a Research Paper Online Research (Chapter 22, Step 1)

2. Todays Objectives: Choose your research paper topic. Know how to evaluate an article for credibility. Know how to do online research. Know vocabulary used in research papers. No grammar today.

4. Note on your blog: There are students missing some very important assignments: Travel blog 5% Cover Letter/Job Application Letter 5% Report w/Summary 5% Resume 5% (too late) If you finish those missing blogs, I will still give you credit, but I will take points off. These are a very important part of your grade. We are half way done with your blog!

5. Note on your blog: Remember! Blog Project 25% of your grade in my class Practical Writing 20% of your grade in my class (15% of practical writing is in your blog) 40% of your grade in my class is in your blog. If you do not do your blog writings, you will fail my class. It is IMPOSSIBLE to pass my class without doing your blog assignments. SIAS requires all of my classes to be in between 70-80%.

6. credibility (n.) The quality of being trusted in or believed in. source (n.) A place of beginning. The source of information could be a person, the internet, databases, books, magazines, newspapers, and more.

8. site (n.) A place. cite (v.) quote someone; give credit to someone's words or ideas. “site” or “cite”

9. Your Research Paper Your research paper is 15% of your grade in my class. I will only require this paper to be about 3 pages long, MLA style. (We will talk more about MLA) You will not plagiarize, unless you want a zero. We will learn to cite properly so this does not happen to you. You will give a presentation on this topic at the end of the term. Make sure you know your stuff! Let's look at and choose our research topics now. (Write them down if they stick out to you!)

11. Family in China

12. Human Rights (in China)

13. Spirituality in China

14. Traditional Chinese Values

15. China's Rapid Development

16. Education Reform in China

17. Environmental Issues in China

18. Faces of China Now

19. Faces of China Then

20. China's Foreign Relations

21. Historic Events in China

22. Your Generation (in China)

23. Research Topics Family in China Human Rights (in China) Spirituality in China Traditional Chinese Values China's Rapid Development Education Reform in China Environmental Issues in China Faces of China NOW Faces of China THEN China's Foreign Relations Historic Events in China Your Generation (in China)

24. Your Topic You should have a topic chosen by now. I am going to pass around a sheet of paper with your name on it You must CLEARLY write your topic next to your name You CAN NOT change your topic. This is your topic for your final paper and your presentation.

25. Free Write Paragraph 1: What do you already know about your topic? (5 minutes) Paragraph 2: What are some questions you have about your topic? (5 minutes)

26. Your Assignment this week: Find THREE credible articles on your topic and answer questions for each article. Here's How: 1. Research your topic. 2. Evaluate the credibility of articles. 3. Answer questions from the book for each article. (We will talk about this today) 4. Bring answers to class.

27. Is every article published on the internet credible? NO

28. How is using the internet different from using a book? Let's find out!

29. Web versus Print Anyone with web access can publish. Author and qualifications may be unclear. Articles may be biased or misleading. Publication info may not be listed.

30. WIKIPEDIA

31. Wikipedia Articles Often one of the first results listed when you are searching for something on the internet (especially in the West). Can be useful for: –getting an overview –generating new ideas –pointing to other sources

32. Evaluating Sources: Using Wikipedia Example of sources and further reading in the Wikipedia Henry VIII article:

33. THE ONION: America's Finest News Source

34. Evaluating Search Results: Visuals Good design is NOT an indicator of reliable information Bad design not an indicator of unreliable information –Might be more likely to indicate an outdated website or one run by an individual.

35. So how do I evaluate a source for credibility?

36. Examples of sources that are often the most credible: Official government websites Institutional sites that represent universities, regulatory agencies, governing bodies, and respected organizations with specific expertise (e.g., the Mayo Clinic) Peer-reviewed journals Reputable news sources

37. Examples of sources that are often considered less credible: Blogs Web forums Individual or business websites Materials published by an entity that may have an ulterior motive (Poor spelling and grammar are an indication that the site may not be credible. In an effort to make the information presented easy to understand, credible sites watch writing style closely.)

38. Evaluating Internet Sources Langan page 378-9 1. Internet address 2. Author (Credible sources are written by authors respected in their fields of study. Responsible, credible authors will cite their sources so that you can check the accuracy of and support for what they've written.) 3. Internal evidence 4. Date *Answer questions 1 – 8 (You will do this after class with your research topic)

39. Evaluating Internet Sources Never use Web sites where an author cannot be determined, unless the site is associated with a reputable institution such as a respected university, a credible media outlet, government program or department, or well-known non- governmental organizations. Beware of using sites like Wikipedia, which are collaboratively developed by users. Because anyone can add or change content, the validity of information on such sites may not meet the standards for academic research.

40. Evaluating Internet Sources 1. Credible vs. Not Credible 2. Primary vs. Secondary Sources 3. Scholarly vs. Popular Sources 4. Older vs. New Sources

41. Primary vs. Secondary Sources Primary – means first The first person to say something Interviews, letters, speeches, studies Works of art, films, photographs, literary works (novels) Ex: first witness to a car accident

42. Primary vs. Secondary Sources Secondary – means second People who write about other sources Research reports/critiques/reviews Biographies/encyclopedia articles Ex: books/reviews about the Tolkien books *usually primary is better

43. Scholarly vs. Popular Sources Published Scholars who write from a university Use big words, more difficult to read Information is more respected (credible) Vocab: “Scholarly Journals”

44. Scholarly vs. Popular Sources Written for non-scholars – magazines for kids, moms, business people Written by non-scholars – journalists, not scholars Easier to read Information is less respected (not as credible)

45. Older vs. More Current Sources Good for information about history Good for information that doesn’t change quickly (ex: common knowledge – facts – information about Mt. Everest, in Tibet) Not good for topics that have changed quickly (ex: the internet, or economy in China – ex: 1990 but so different now)

46. Older vs. More Current Sources Good for learning about topics that change quickly *most research can be better if both kinds of sources are used, but be careful how you use them.

48. The New York Times

49. National Geographic

50. Legal Nomads

51. NASA

53. search engine (n.)

54. The Search Engine Based on: –site’s amount of information –number of linking sites –number of people who choose a link –length of time in search engine database –code of the site

55. Search Engine Results Different search engines might return different results in a different order Can include results from paying advertisers:

56. Conducting a Search Consider: –keywords that apply –what kinds of information you need –multiple angles –keep notes

57. Conducting a Search Some results won’t be helpful –wrong topic –not enough information –incorrect or outdated information –shallow or untrustworthy source –wrong tone for your project (e.g. an opinionated article when you need a basic overview)

58. Using Search Terms Do multiple searches Try keyword variations – try “dining hall,” “cafeteria,” and “campus food service” Be specific as you learn more –change “cafeteria” to “SIAS university cafeteria”

59. Defining a Search: Boolean Operators (Boolean describes the relationship between a word or words. AND –finds pages with all of the search terms used –e.g. “dining hall” AND “student workers” OR –finds pages with at least one of the search terms –e.g. “dining hall” OR “cafeteria” OR “campus food service” NOT –excludes pages that include the second term e.g. Henry VII NOT Shakespeare

60. Defining a Search: Quotation Marks Return pages with exact matches –enter dining hall Get: “As I was dining, I heard a noise coming from the hall” –enter “dining hall” Get: “Dining hall food quality is assessed in this paper.”

61. Homework Read chapter 22, step 6 on documentation: pp 391-5 No required blog entry this week. Research THREE articles on your assigned topic. Answer questions page 1-8 for each article. (page 379) Bring information from page 381 for each article. If we have time today, I would like for you to continue prewriting questions you have about your topic.