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Orient: Gather background information to have a basic understanding of the topic.

Assignment 

To learn more about authoritative vs non-authoritative sources.  

Authoritative sources include:

  • Scholarly sources (Databases)
  • An expert with years of knowledge on the subject (degree)
  • Credible news sources (Are there references? Is it first person knowledge from experience?) 
  • Reputable websites 
  • Industry leaders

Non-Authoritative sources include:

  • Self-published web repositories (Blogs, Social Media Sites)
  • Google
  • Wikipedia 

Deciphering Your Assignment

Deciphering Your Assignment