Begin your research. References must include minimally one book, one reference book, one scholarly periodical, and one website or online journal. You may have more than one of each type of resource, but you must have at least one of each type. Your final reference list must be in APA style. Visit the SFCC library webpage and select Internet Resources, then Style Guides, then APA to view the correct format for each type of reference. Need help? The librarians at SFCC are thrilled to help students access the wealth of information available. Give them a call.
Keep a "diary" of evidence related to your research process. Factors you might include are:
Search language-did you change the search terms you used throughout the search process?
What databases did you use? e.g. library catalog, search engines, Proquest, ERIC, subject guides, library resources)
Which resources were more valuable and why? Did you pay attention to the date of the information? The authority of the person writing? The purpose of the document? Is the viewpoint biased?
What resources helped or hindered your process?
Any frustrations or gleeful moments?
What did you learn about yourself as a researcher?
ASSIGNMENT: Submit a preliminary reference list (it may or may not be identical to the final bibliography submitted with your research paper) with at least 4 references in APA style. Also submit your "diary" (at least 1 page) of your research process.
DUE DATE: May 10 Midnight