Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
Review Chapter 6 in The Craft of Research Links to an external site..
Review Augmenting Conventional Sources with Alternative Sources in Research: An Analysis of Historical Dissertations and Theses from Universities in South Africa Links to an external site..
Review Academic Integrity Guide Links to an external site..
Review Types of Sources links to an external site..
Information literacy entails accessing, evaluating, and using information appropriately and ethically. In this discussion forum, you will consider strategies that may assist you as you gather source material.
In your initial post,
Use strategies for active engagement with source materials.
What are some areas of creative agreement or disagreement within your topic?
What types of alternative source material may be most useful to enhance your understanding of the topic and identify a researchable question?
Explore methods for organizing your information.
Which approach best suits your patterns of thinking and writing?
What tools will support your work?
Articulate practices that promote integrity in the research process.
How will you ensure original academic thought and voice?