RP1 Source List

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Source List: Submit a formal list of sources in MLA format. Remember, the minimum is 10 sources, including the “primary” source (BNW), and although this list is not final, it should be minimally complete (don’t leave gaps in research you proposed to do). You are to find at least 5 scholarly sources (authored books or journal articles by experts working in the field of study). The rest may be a combination of periodicals and web sources. Only two of those sources can be texts assigned for this course or any other course and they must be properly used as evidence. Except for general web sources, the JJC Library book and journal article databases must be used to complete your research, although you may find books and articles available at your local library. At least 3 journal articles must be used from the JJC Library Journal Database. The goal in research is to find the BEST sources possible (most current, most authoritative, most informative and comprehensive). Dictionary definitions must be cited, but will not count as one of your 10 sources. Wikipedia is not to be used as a source because it is not always accurate; however, you may use it to find citations or links to sources under entry References. In general, the test will be whether I can find better sources using the JJC databases in three minutes or less. All sources must be cited in MLA format. Here is the procedure for research:

1. Conducting Research. Read “Research: Where do I Begin?” (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/552/01/Links to an external site. ) & “Searching the World Wide Web” (owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/558/1/Links to an external site.).

2. Use of Databases. Read the pdf document “Research Info,” which includes step-by-step screen capture instructions for conducting research with JJC Library databases, including use of book and journal article databases and development of a search vocabulary.

3. Evaluating Sources. Read “Evaluating Sources: Overview” (all sections): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/553/1/Links to an external site. . Read the pdf document “General versus Scholarly Sources.”

4. MLA Documentation. Read “MLA Guide” (read “General Format” and “In-Text Citations: The Basics” and review all sections): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/Links to an external site. .

5. Begin Research. Open this link to the JJC library databases: http://library.jjc.edu/home . Use the Library’s SAM search aggregator. Using a variety of book and journal article databases, locate and briefly evaluate a minimum of five scholarly sources containing appropriate analysis of your subject. Order/check out books and email journal articles (or citations) to yourself for future reference. Use a search engine (such as Google) to locate a minimum of four other sources to help answer gaps in your research (such as current data from government, corporate, or professional websites, primary source websites, etc).

6. Source List. Return to the MLA Documentation Resource on the OWL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/Links to an external site.. Locate source case examples for each of your sources and record the appropriate citations. List your sources as if they were an MLA Works Cited list and submit a document to the Source List assignment dropbox. Note, this is a preliminary list of sources that will likely change as the research process continues.