1.
Introduction (5 minutes) - Ánh Thư
Define academic writing and the role of sources in it.
State the importance of choosing suitable sources for academic integrity and quality.
Provide an outline of the presentation.
2. Types of Academic Sources (10 minutes) - Thái Bảo
Differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
Examples of sources commonly used in academic writing, such as journal articles, books,
and reputable websites.
3. Criteria for Evaluating Sources (10 minutes) - Đức Anh
Discuss critical criteria: credibility, relevance, accuracy, bias, and timeliness.
Show examples of evaluating sources with a checklist.
4. Where to Find Reliable Sources (10 minutes) - Phương Huyền
Introduce academic databases (e.g., JSTOR, PubMed, Google Scholar).
Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s leading academic publishers – and one of its most
enduring. For more than two centuries Taylor & Francis has been committed to the highest
quality scholarly publishing, and this remains our goal today.
Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. From one
place, you can search across many disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts
and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories,
universities and other web sites. Google Scholar helps you find relevant work across the
world of scholarly research.
JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.JSTOR is
particularly strong in the humanities and social sciences.
PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences
literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally. The PubMed
database contains more than 37 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature.
- Share strategies for conducting effective searches.
Using the right keywords : To create accurate and complete information searches, you will
need to take the time to collect relevant search terms. Synonyms and related terms and phrases
can be collected from many sources.
Phrase Searching:Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases (e.g., "renewable energy").
Phrase searching helps refine your search by allowing you to look for words together in a phrase,
in the order specified. This type of search is supported by most databases.The most common
indicator of a phrase is speech marks.
Boolean logic
Boolean logic allows you to link your search terms in specific ways. It requires the use of the
Boolean operators
AND, OR and NOT.
AND narrows your search
OR broadens your search
NOT narrows your search by excluding terms.
Field Searching: Limit your search to specific fields such as title, author, or abstract to increase
relevance.
Citation Searching: Look at the references of relevant articles and see who has cited them to
find additional sources.
Discuss the role of libraries and citation guides.
The Role of Libraries and Citation Guides
Libraries play a crucial role in providing access to a vast array of resources, both physical and
digital.
Citation Guides are essential tools in academic research, helping ensure proper attribution of
sources.
Providing Standard Formats: Citation styles such as APA, MLA, and Chicago offer standardized
formats for citing various types of sources.
Supporting Citation Management: Libraries often provide access to citation management tools
like EndNote, RefWorks, and Zotero, which help organize and format citations.
Enhancing Research Skills: Learning to use citation guides and tools improves research quality
and academic integrity.
Citation Tools in Academic Libraries: Best Practices for Reference and
Instruction on JSTOR
5. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes) - Ánh Thư
Recap the main points.
Provide practical tips for selecting sources.
Allow time for audience questions or feedback.
