RESEARCH SOURCE MAP

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add your
explanation
Educational Websites
here.
Books, magazines,
(.edu), Non-profit
newspapers,
websites (.org), other
academic reports
official websites (.gov;)

Next: Credibility and Reliability Check

AUTHORSHIP
Is the author an expert in his field?
Is the publisher reputable?

RELEVANCY
When was the website published?
Is this date recent?

BIAS AND OBJECTIVITY

Does the source present a balanced view of
the topic? Does it present evidence to
support its claims?

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RESEARCH SOURCE MAP ON

Technological Innovations

Start Here: Types of Sources

Print Digital I am using the
Sources Sources following
types of
sources: online
articles and
online report.
Educational Websites
Websites are
Books, magazines
and newspapers,
(.edu), Non-profit .org and .edu.
websites (.org),
academic reports
educational sites

Next: Credibility and Reliability Check

AUTHORSHIP
The sources I selected are reputable
because they are official platforms of
academic, government, and registered
non-government organizations.

RELEVANCY
Yes. Their published dates are between
2020 and 2023.

BIAS AND OBJECTIVITY

Yes. Their aim is largely to educate the public.
They claim that technology has evolved
rapidly since the Industrial Revolution. The
evidence presented is factual, and the reports
also present expert interviews.

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Source
Quick Notes Reference Citation
Type

Student input can be in

this format:
The Industrial Revolution
Author(s). “Title of the
Website marked a significant
Article.” Title of the
article technological shift, merging
Website, Publication Date,
technology with industry.
URL. Accessed Day Month
Year.

Tech innovations showcased

cater to aging individuals with
Website Student references will
health-monitoring devices,
article self-driving cars, and home
vary.
robots.

Experts predict social and civic

innovation by 2030 to address Student references will
Report challenges arising from vary.
technology use in democracy.
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