I think this chapter gives very important and useful information about evaluating sources and doing smart research that will make citation easier. This chapter gives many tips for doing research that will be very useful for me other students. One thing I especially like are the evaluation methods for electronic sources. The internet is such a vast resource and finding credible, up to date information is key to forming a knowledgeable argument. There were two tips that I especially like. Lunsford and Ruszkiewicz tell the reader to be mindful of the domain suffix since it can give you important information about the credibility of the creator (554). The other piece of advice I really like from the chapter was to check the date on the website. According to Lunsford and Rusziewicz, the credibility of a site may be questionable if there is no date or the date is long past (554). Overall, chapters 18-20 will function as great resources throughout this class and as we begin our first project.
Works Cited
Lunsford, Andrea A., and John J. Ruskiewicz. Everything's an Argument. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2010. Print.
Good observation.
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