Finding and Critiquing Research Materials

Finding and Critiquing Research Materials
In this assignment, you will research and evaluate the quality and credibility of the resources found.

Deliverables
A one-page (250-word) report

Step 1
Select a topic to research on the Internet.

Step 2
Find three business or trade publications related to the topic through online research.

Try to get resources from a variety of sources and authors.

Step 3
Evaluate the three sources in terms of quality and credibility.

Do you think the source is credible? What credentials does the author have? Are there any hidden agendas driving the author’s point of view? Consider other factors to determine the quality of the source.

Step 4
Write a one-page (250-word) summary of your findings.

Use a word processor to generate a report on the quality and credibility of the sources you found.

Step 5
Save and submit your assignment.

When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using the dropbox.