Evaluating Sources

Focus: Researchers say, “this is what I’m interested in.”  

Rationale: Researchers say, “this is why this work ought to be done.” 

Scholarly context: Researchers say, “this is what others have done on my topic so far” 

Method:Researchers say, “This is how I’m going to study what I’m interested in”  

Findings: Researchers say, “This is what I discovered after I did my research, and here’s what I have to say about it” 

Implications: Researchers say, “Here is what my research means for all us going forward”