Journal 29 - Homework for Kimberly Miles PDF

Title	Journal 29 - Homework for Kimberly Miles
Author	Ahmed Bosh
Course	Writing and Rhetoric 2
Institution	Florida International University
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Homework for Kimberly Miles...

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Ahmed Bosh

ENC 1102

Monday, May 3, y

Journal #29 Chapter 20 Notes

- Is the Source Worth your Attention? - Some questions you should consider when you scan your search results are:

• What’s the title of your source? - Is this title relevant to your topic and what does this title tell you about this particular source’s purpose?

• Who are the authors of this source? - Are these actors experts on your topic and are they affiliated with any institution that would indicate their expertise or affect their viewpoints?

• Who is the publisher or sponsor for this source? - Knowing who the publisher/sponsor for this source can tell you whether the content has been peer reviews by experts. It’s important to also consider whether the publication or its sponsor has a particular agenda. Your topic may indulge you to consult the source with expertise that is credible and trustworthy.

• If it’s an online source then what’s the URL? - The URL of a site can tell you something about the kind of organization that is sponsoring the site.

- .com is used by commercial organizations - .edu is used by colleges and universities - .org is used by nonprofit organizations - .gov is used by government agencies 1...