Problem
Draft a thesis statement and evaluate your sources for relevance and credibility.
Pick 1 of your 5 sources and conduct an in-depth evaluation that considers five categories: relevance, authority, currency, objectivity, and verifiability.
Choose 1 source to omit or replace at this stage. Explain in a few sentences why you are choosing to get rid of this source.
Write a short (~100-150 word) reflection paragraph about this activity. What did you find difficult about drafting a concise thesis statement? Which of the elements of source evaluation did you find most useful in evaluating your sources? Do you think you will revisit your list of sources and continue to find new sources? Why or why not? What questions or concerns do you have about the research process at this stage?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.