A successful research paper is more than a well-constructed argument supplemented by facts, figures, and quotations.\u00a0Like the good writing that it supports, successful research involves planning, careful analysis, and reflection.\u00a0Before you can incorporate an outside source into your work, you must take some time to think about more than just the facts and ideas that you have uncovered.\u00a0Is the source authoritative?\u00a0Is the information substantiated fact, or is it primarily opinion?\u00a0Is it up-to-date?\u00a0Is it accurate and complete?\u00a0These are just some of the essential questions you must ask about each piece of source information that you discover.<\/p>\n
In this unit, you will take an in-depth look at some techniques for analyzing and evaluating the information that you locate.\u00a0As you review critical reading as a research strategy, you will look very closely at techniques for evaluating and comparing information that you find on the Internet and in print.\u00a0You will learn some well-established techniques for determining whether a source is reputable and authoritative, and you will acquire some tools for discerning fact and opinion.\u00a0You will also get to have a little fun as you complete a WebQuest in which you will find and analyze information online.<\/p>\n
By the time you have completed this unit, you should be more confident about how and when to use the sources you have identified, and you should have a basic understanding of how to use your research to effectively and clearly support a well-developed academic paper.\u00a0You will also be ready to complete your research.<\/p>\n
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