SSC 101 Week 2: Identifying & Evaluating Sources

Research is heavily dependent upon the identification and evaluation of sources, which is a necessary step prior to the writing process. During weeks 2 and 3 of this course, you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating two scholarly sources from each social science discipline that you have selected. At least one of these sources should be identified and described by the end of week 2, as discussing this source will be an important part of your Week 2 Research Checkpoint.

Remember, scholarly sources are published in scholarly journals, or if books, scholarly presses. The library has a great tutorial on what a scholarly source is and how it is different from a popular source. You may also find the How to Read a Scholarly Article and Evaluating Sources tutorials helpful for this portion of your assignment.

In the space provided below, you will provide APA-formatted references and annotations for each source you will be using. An annotation is an examination of your source that:

· Explains what the source is

· What this source can tell us about your social problem

· What research methods were used within the study

· How this source will help you prove your thesis.

Please make sure to be specific, as reflecting upon your sources will help you with your analysis later. Your annotations should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. Here are some examples of annotations.