\nModule Searching and Evaluating Credible Sources<\/p>\n
Finding credible sources can be difficult, especially with so much information available on the Internet. In this short research assignment, you will be asked to consider what makes some sources credible and others non-credible.<\/p>\n
Assessment Directions:<\/p>\n
1.\tTo begin this assignment, first define the terms credible and non-credible.<\/p>\n
2.\tThen, choose a general topic from the list below.<\/p>\n
3.\tFind three sources that discuss this topic. Please make sure that one source comes from the ITT Tech Virtual Library, another source comes from a credible Internet site (.edu, .gov, .org), and the last source comes from a non-credible source on the same topic from the Internet at large (blogs, wikis, .com pages).<\/p>\n
Topics to choose from:<\/p>\n
?\tObesity in children
\n?\tLow teacher wages
\n?\tElectric cars
\n?\tTeenage bullying
\n?\tBanning smoking in public places
\n?\tExistence of aliens
\n?\tSpaying and neutering pets
\n?\tPrayer in schools
\n?\tPrison overcrowding in America
\n?\tHealth, Food, and Global issues<\/p>\n
o\tAre there risks with genetically engineered foods?
\no\tIs there a connection between poverty and obesity?
\no\tIs it socially responsible to market unhealthy food to children?
\no\tObesity-genetic, environmental, emotional, or totally avoidable?
\no\tFood-borne illnesses\/poisoning-how do we protect ourselves?
\no\tChemical pesticides-effect on our foods, our bodies.
\no\tAgricultural pollution-should we be concerned?
\no\tFossil fuels and global warming-is this really dangerous? What can be done to improve the situation?
\no\tGlobal food crisis-why are some not getting food? What can be done to improve the situation?
\no\tAnimal rights\/animal abuse-what place do animals have in our society?
\no\tForeign aid-should the USA assist foreign countries financially or with food\/commodities\/medicine\/medical care before they help their own?
\no\tShould society view addiction as a disease?
\no\tDrug rehabilitation programs in prisons
\no\tShould society be more or less sympathetic to drug addicts? Why?
\no\tShould cigarette smoking be banned?<\/p>\n
?\tCrime and Punishment<\/p>\n
o\tWhat are the best ways to address domestic violence?
\no\tAre there solutions for addressing gang violence?
\no\tGraffiti-when is it art?
\no\tJuvenile crime-should parents be held responsible?
\no\tPrisoners’ rights-should they have any?
\no\tCybercrimes-how deep do cybercrimes run? How should one be cautious? Are there enough punishments for cyber stalkers?
\no\tAre law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?<\/p>\n
?\tTechnology<\/p>\n
o\tAre cell phones dangerous?
\no\tThe future of the Internet-are the experts right? Should we be worried?
\no\tPlagiarism and images-what constitutes responsible use or words and images?
\no\tAre social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace bad for those who use them?
\no\tThe death of the American newspaper and\/or magazines-is this something to mourn?
\no\tDoes technology make life unnecessarily difficult? How much is too much?<\/p>\n
?\tIdeas and Government<\/p>\n
o\tHow has the American Dream changed in the last 60 years (for better or for worse-take a side)?
\no\tFree speech-is it really free?
\no\tIs torture ever acceptable?
\no\tDo we have a throw-away society?
\no\tWho should help the homeless?
\no\tWhat should we do about the national debt?
\no\tIs anarchy good in theory?
\no\tUSA’s role as world’s police-does this role exist? Is it working? Is it just?
\no\tThe image of the USA has become negative. Do you agree with this statement?<\/p>\n
?\tEntertainment, Sports, Art, and Culture<\/p>\n
o\tMale-bashing on TV-are the roles in series such as King of Queens, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and others accurate portrayals of the man of the 21st century?
\no\tEffects of the glorification of sex, violence, machismo, manipulation, or feminism. Narrow this down and focus on a genre of films or an HBO or Showtime miniseries.
\no\tDownloading music or movies from the Internet-when and where does it become illegal?
\no\tTattoos or body piercings-cultural and ethnic issues
\no\tShould there be federal funding for the arts?
\no\tShould the racing industry be forced to use biofuels?
\no\tRecreational hunting-a necessity or an ethical issue?<\/p>\n
?\tFamily, Values, and Work<\/p>\n
o\tShould men get paternity leave from work?
\no\tShould there be a reduction in the marketing of violent toys, games, and entertainment to children?
\no\tAre beauty pageants exploitative? Should parents pressure their kids to participate?
\no\tDrug testing at work
\no\tUnfair policies\/practices of a specific company
\no\tSexual harassment in the workplace-is enough being done?<\/p>\n
Note: You may choose another topic, but be sure to discuss it with your instructor before starting work on this assignment.<\/p>\n
Once you have these sources, write a paper that addresses the following questions:<\/p>\n
1.\tDescribe each source. What is the title? Who is the author? Where is it from? What is the tone?
\n2.\tDiscuss why or why not this source meets your definitions of credible or non-credible. Use at least one specific example from each source.<\/p>\n
3.\tDiscuss why each source would or would not be acceptable in an academic paper.<\/p>\n
Submission Requirements:<\/p>\n
You are expected to follow a block pattern of organization, where you answer all three areas of the assignment for each source at a time. This pattern of organizing information will ensure that all parts of the assignment are covered, and the reader can clearly see why each source is credible or non-credible.<\/p>\n
Submit your response in a Microsoft Word document of the following specifications:<\/p>\n
?\tFont: Arial, point 12, double spaced
\n?\tLength: 400-500 words
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