Abstract This paper will briefly describe how I determined the sources I used for my Annotated Bibliography to be reliable and relevant. I will also determine whether or not the author was bias. We will also get into how this information might strengthen or weaken my essay. DETERMINING RELIABLE AND RELEVANT SOURCES To determine if the sources I used in my Annotated Bibliography were reliable and relevant, I first researched where the publication originated. Both of the publications were printed in well known newspapers. Typically, printed publications are more reliable due to the cost of printing.
Imagine the cost of printing something that was false in a book or a magazine and then having to retract it. Then I went on to research the writer by checking to see if they had any previous publications for that newspaper. Another step I took was to see if the newspaper was current. Checking to see if there are recent articles published also helps in determining the reliability of the source. The topics I chose were self-motivation and time management. I chose to elaborate on these topics because they are both things that I have struggled with. I used the campus library to locate both articles.
Both authors are discussing topics that do not necessarily have a right or a wrong answer. They are giving tips and pointers on what they believe can be useful tools and skill sets in self- motivation and time management. Therefore, I do not feel that there is a bias in either one of the publications. Both of these articles should be valuable in improving the quality of my essay. The self-motivation article spoke about how ones feelings about themselves can in turn affect their everyday life. This article hit home for me. I am a true believer in the statement the author makes about your self worth directly affects your net worth.
The Essay on Evaluating Different Sources of Information
1. Introduction With vast access to various types of information nowadays; it’s important to be able to distinguish truth and accuracy. The aim of this report is to evaluate the reliability of three different sources; a policy document, academic paper and newspaper articles in regards to space, place and culture. The objectives are to compare the listed sources through highlighting the advantages ...
DETERMINING RELIABLE AND RELEVANT SOURCES I found the article about time management relevant because like the author, I have a daughter and it is very difficult to juggle work, school and quality time with her. I found the information provided by both publications to be quite helpful. The authors provided quality tips and skill sets that I could apply to my own life. Annotated Bibliography Self motivation techniques. (2010, Feb 02).
Daily News. Retrieved from http://search. proquest. com/docview/434583327? accountid=458 I found this article to coincide with how I feel about how your self-worth can affect your take on life as a whole.
This article is all about how having a positive outlook on life will directly affect your academic and financial success. Campbell, C. (2006, Jun 03).
Improving time-management skills. New Straits Times. Retrieved from http://search. proquest. com/docview/271940571? accountid=458 The author of this article describes detailed ways to better manage your time within a 24 hour period. She describes a to-do list much like the one suggested in our coarse. She also goes into how to avoid interruptions when you have children, which I found quite insightful.
