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Evaluating Sources in Social Science Research: Types and Credibility

This guide explores various types of sources used in social science research, emphasizing the importance of source credibility. It contrasts popular sources such as magazines and websites (.com) with scholarly resources like academic journals (.edu) and government publications (.gov). Key features of reliable sources include extensive bibliographies, author credentials, and research-based content over glossy advertising. Practical tips are provided on utilizing databases like PsycINFO and guidelines for effective search strategies using keywords and Boolean operators.

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Evaluating Sources in Social Science Research: Types and Credibility

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  1. Library Research in the Social Sciences

  2. Types and Credibility of Sources • Popular • Glossy Pictures • Advertising • Biased • No Bibliography • Author / Publisher Credentials • Scholarly • Lots of Text and Graphs and Charts • Minimal or No Advertising • Research-based • Bibliography • Author / Publisher Credentials

  3. Types and Credibility of Sources • Websites • .com – commercial – biased • .org – organization – biased / unbiased • .gov – government – unbiased • .edu – education – unbiased

  4. Background Resources • Encyclopedias • Wikipedia • Gale Virtual Reference Library • Credo Reference • World Wide Web • Databases • Opposing Viewpoints In Context • CQ Researcher • Academic Search Premier

  5. Books • Library Catalog (Books & More) • PsycBOOKS • Ebrary • netLibrary • Google Book Search

  6. Article Databases • PsycINFO • Family & Society Studies Worldwide • Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection • PsycEXTRA • Social Sciences Abstracts • Social Work Abstracts

  7. Create a Search • Keywords or Subject Terms • Boolean Operators or Connectors • AND • OR • NOT • Phrase Searching • Truncation • * • Thesaurus

  8. Thesaurus / Subjects • Main Term • Broader Terms • Narrower Terms • Explode • Major Concept

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