Rhetoric & Argumentation

30 Tips for Selecting Sources

Cayla Buttram; David MacMillan III; and Leigh Thompson Stanfield

In “Source Credibility: How To Select The Best Sources,” Cayla Buttram, David MacMillan III, & Leigh Thompson provide some easy tips for choosing sources while conducting research. The six checkpoints they offer should be of assistance when trying to decide which sources are worth further investment of time and consideration.

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Keywords

depth, objectivity, currency, authority, purpose

 

Author Bios

Cayla Buttram holds an M.S. in Geospatial Science and a B.S. in Education. She served as a Writing Consultant at the University of North Alabama writing center for over three years. And is currently a freelance EFL instructor.

David MacMillan III served as a Writing Consultant and Technical Writer at the University of North Alabama for over two years, where he earned a B.S. in Physics. He is currently attending the Columbus School of Law and is employed as a paralegal.

Leigh Thompson Stanfield is an Associate Professor and Instructional Services Librarian at the University of North Alabama. She has most recently published the book Assessing the Impact of Research Consultations on Citations used in Student Papers, along with Jennifer C. Maddox.

 

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