URBE 0854 

Library Resources

Jackie Sipes

 jsipes@temple.edu

What we'll cover...

• Examples of scholarly & popular sources
• Searching databases
• Citing Sources
• How to use sources in your paper

What are some characteristics of "scholarly" sources?

Scholarly Sources

Scholarly Sources

Determining if a source is scholarly...

• Author
• Publication (Journal)
• Sometimes reports on a research study, may include data, findings, charts, etc. 
• References other sources

Popular Sources

Popular Sources

Popular Sources

Is my popular source credible?

• Author
• Publication (Journal)
• References other sources
• If it's a website, is there an "About Us" link?
• .orgs?

Databases

http://guides.temple.edu/urbe0854

• Source type (academic/scholarly, popular, book, book review, etc.)
• Full text? 
• Citation tools

Pay attention to...

Pay attention to...

Citing in APA

Martinez, A. G., Piff, P. K., Mendoza-Denton, R., & Hinshaw, S. P. (2011). The Power of a Label: Mental Illness Diagnoses, Ascribed Humanity, and Social Rejection. Journal Of Social & Clinical Psychology, 30(1), 1-23. doi: 10.1521/jscp.2011.30.1.1


Millman, J. (2014, Aug 13). A better understanding of mental illness hasn't reduced the stigma around it. Washington Post – Blogs Retrieved from     http://search.proquest.com/docview/1553156007?accountid=14270

Citing in APA

Activity

1. What kind of source is this? How do you know?
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2. How would you use this article to support an argument about data-driven decision making in education? Be specific.
   
   
    

3. Are there any limitations to the information presented in this article (i.e. reasons you may not want to rely on it as your only source)?

Thank you!

Questions?