Source Evaluation #5
Source Evals should be 3 pages in length, 1.15 line spaced, and conform to the following format:
In no more than 3/4 to 1 page:
STATE YOUR EVOLVING RESEARCH QUESTION
CITATION/AUTHOR INFO
Provide full citation in MLA format exactly as it will appear on your Works Cited (or References) page. Give one sentence of information about the author/s to verify they are a credible and scholarly
SUMMARY OF ARGUMENT, METHODS, KEY TERMS OR CONCEPTS
Demonstrate that you understand the source by summarizing the main argument and in your own words. Describe the author/s’ logic, position, and argumentation. Your Source Evaluations should demonstrate your comprehension and how the source potentially fits your project.
In the Remaining 1 to 1 1/4 PAGES:
QUOTATION ANALYSIS
Select three quotations that are important and relevant to your project. Interpret and analyze the citation and its implications for your developing project.
SYNTHESIS
For the second and subsequent Source Evaluations, write several sentences of synthesis: Trace areas of agreement, disagreement, or complication between the readings. <– MAKE SURE TO DO THIS ONE
OVERALL EVALUATION OF SOURCE
Reflect on how the source contributes to your research project. What are its limitations? What are its strengths? How timely is the source? Does it identify other potentially good sources? Identify any new questions you came up with while reading that might guide your future research.
Research question is: “How does government policy create and exacerbate challenges for undocumented immigrants, small businesses hiring documented workers, and companies and workers being penalized for hiring or being hired, in the context of immigration policy and employment regulations in USA?”
