WHAT ARE SCHOLARLY SOURCES? WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? HOW DO YOU FIND AND ACCESS THEM? Finding Scholarly Sources Mr. Lugo

What are Scholarly Sources? A scholarly article or book is generally based on original research or experimentation. It is written by a researcher or expert in the field who is often affiliated with a college or university.

Is it Scholarly or Popular? Journal-ScholarlyMagazine-Popular Content Detailed report of original research or experiment.Secondary report or discussion may include personal narrative, opinion, anecdotes. Author Author's credentials are given, usually a scholar with subject expertise. Author may or may not be named; often a professional writer; may or may not have subject expertise. Au dience Scholars, researchers, students.General public; the interested non- specialist. Language Specialized terminology or jargon of the field; requires prior knowledge. Vocabulary in general usage; understandable to most readers. References/Biblio graphy Required. All quotes and facts can be verified.Rare. Scanty, if any, information about sources. Examples Developmental Psychology, Journal of Abnormal Psychology. Almost anything with Journal in the title. Usually come with memberships in scholarly societies and are only available in libraries. Psychology Today, Discover, news magazines. Almost anything available in a store.

Why Is It Important To Use Scholarly Sources For A Critical Research Paper?. for example, medical care keeps getting better because of research! you’ll need to credit those researchers ideas in your own paper! And, of course, it’s important to use scholarly sources because your instructor told you to! Building Blocks of Knowledge Scholarship builds on previous ideas and discoveries. Creating a Path to Discovery Researchers credit those ideas and discoveries through citations (references). New Knowledge is Created Students write papers and cite researchers, and become the next generation of researchers.

Where Can you Find Scholarly Articles? Finding Articles Through Google Scholar: Although traditional Google is a great resource to find general information, scholarly articles are often only available by subscription, and not freely available. You can and should utilize Google Scholar instead. Google Scholar Finding Articles At The White Plains Resources Page: The Resource page contains information that the White Plains City School District purchases access to scholarly journals, and access to those articles are through databases.

Scholarly, Academic, Peer Reviewed or Refereed Journal Articles  Usually about a concept, issue or problem  Not up to date about news, products, etc as trade or professional publications.  Studies or observations  Sophisticated writing style using jargon related to discipline  Usually written by professors or researchers  Go through a review process of the author(s) peers.  Lengthy (>5 pages-may include charts, graphs, formulas.)  In-text References (Marks, 2004)  Bibliography and summary at end.  Journals (hardcopy) have little or no advertising. Black and white. May have book reviews or meeting announcements. Usually have titles which include the following words: Quarterly, Journal of, Review, Perspectives, Proceedings of Beginning of article usually gives an abstract (brief summary of words), along with keywords. Keywords may be useful as search terms. End of article usually summarizes the study or findings or conclusions.

Trade or Professional Journals Usually in color Ads for products, reviews, current news. Glossy paper Articles are usually short in length No in-text citations No bibliography at end of articles Usually come out weekly or monthly Staff writers or professionals who are guest writers as opposed to professors.

White Plains Resource Page The White Plains Resource Page is an excellent tool for you to utilize when conducting your research. Here you will be able to find a plethora of resources that will facilitate your research. The following sub areas in the White Plains Resource Page are particularly useful.  Research in Context  ProQuest Historical Newspapers  SIRS Discoverer  Opposing Viewpoints : Points in Context  SIRS Issues Researcher  Academic One File

Student Practice/ Application 1. Log onto a desktop or laptop computer 2. Log into the White Plains Resources Page  The Password is WPHS 3. Utilize the remainder of class to conduct research on your topic utilizing each of the previously mentioned sub areas in the White Plains Resource Page 4. Print out at least one Professional Journal Article 5. Complete Document Analysis Sheet for selected Professional Journal Article 4. Complete Exit Ticket Question