It can be difficult to see at first glance to judge whether the information you find on the internet is valid and useful. Some may appear visually appealing and well-written but have a poor factual basis for the argument or even a lack of argument! Others may be a bit boring at first glance but provide an excellent summary of the research and findings to support your position. For this assignment, imagine you are asked to write a research paper on a topic of your choice. To do this you will need to find appropriate references. We want you to explore what is available on the internet and compare the value of the resources based on their use of data to substantiate their argument.
Deliverable 1
1. Do an internet search on any topic that you are interested in that makes a clear argument. The topic can be anything you are interested in or something frequently discussed on the internet. However the topic should be more than just speculative or opinion. This could be questions such as the most effective ways to lose weight, do pets help you live longer, or effective ways to increase grades. The topic can be anything you are interested in or something frequently discussed on the internet. However the topic should be more than just speculative or opinion.
Examples:
Most effective ways to lose weight.
Most effective ways to study.
Effectiveness of the flu vaccine.
Are NTFs a safe investment?
2. Locate three articles that you feel represent use of data on your chosen topic. Two articles should represent good use of data and the third builds a weaker argument (such as lacking empirical evidence, sparse data, suspect data, or the connection to the data is biased by their own conclusions).
3. Fill out the Worksheet using the three articles you have found.
Topic
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Description of topic
Audience for the article
Ways of knowing
Strength of argument
Use of data
Conclusions
Bias(es)
Deliverable 2
Write a 300-500 word summary
1. What differences are you seeing among the three articles?
Address difference in audiences.
Address ways of knowing.
Address strengths of argument.
Address use of data.
Address biases.
2. Which article appealed to you the most at first glance? Why?
3. If you had to choose one of the three articles to use in a research paper, which one would you use and why?
Body: Include an introductory and a concluding paragraph. Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs, using appropriate personal and professional insights.
The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose that is clearly established and sustained. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure).
Your responses should meet professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate and reflect knowledge of environmental justice and sustainability.
Reference Page: Sources listed in APA format.
Include a minimum of one scholarly source to support your responses and conclusions.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left-aligned.
Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
Use current APA formatting and citation style.
