Eng 102 Finding Web Sources: The General Web Is Always There

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Eng 102 Finding Web Sources The general web is always there, with millions of hits and unseen search algorithms that calculate your previous searches and the types of information the search engine thinks you’re most likely interested in. While these unseen search aids are often quite helpful when online shopping or exploring a hobby, they can negatively impact academic research, leaving the researcher unaware of how they came to their results. Today, we’ll return to an old method of making good use of the general web and explore Google’s new-ish attempt at entering the academic research marketplace. Finding Stakeholder Voices: Books and Databases are great source of quality information, but they often leave us missing key stakeholder voices in social issues.

When exploring the general web, it’s often wise to consider the stakeholder voices you’ve got and what stakeholder voices you might need. 1. List the names of any associations, organizations, or branches of government your previous research has revealed or that you think might have an interest in your topic. (Not sure if you have any, review your previous materials and check the Research Proposal.) Associations / Organizations Branches of Government Stock market Banks Trade market companies FBI Investment companies Federal reserve 2. Do a few targeted searches and find two - three websites from various stakeholders that you might use to create annotated bibliography entries. While some of these .org and even .gov sources might be biased, they might offer a relevant and needed perspective on an issue.

Copy (ctrl + c) and paste (ctrl + v) the URLs for those websites below. Meet Google Scholar: Google is a pretty big company these days, but it still has a desire to corner the market on their primary business venture: search. Recognizing that there was a whole field of internet searches that did not use their basic search tools, Google created a new search tool to approximate academic needs. 1. Access Google and type “scholar” into the search bar. Click on the Google Scholar link. Describe what you see? It is a searching page, but more for articles and trusted work. 2. What does Google Scholar most resemble? An article that could not be found on the regular google. 3. Does Google Scholar have something similar to Advanced Search? (Place your cursor over the downward facing triangle in the search bar.) Yes, it gives more specific information such as, what kind of articles you looking at. 4. Search for something. Write the search term(s) you used below: 5. How can you narrow search results in Google Scholar (using the left-hand column)? By choosing what kind of article you looking for 6. Search for a few minutes. Describe at least one drawback of Google Scholar. 7. Select one website, webpage or web-accessed document to summarize for the Annotated Bibliography. In around 300 words, articulate a “big picture” assertion—telling what the source is about/accomplishes, overall. Also explain major “key points” from the source that help the summary to be more thorough or clear. A 200-word TRAAP-driven evaluation should follow. A copy of this annotated bibliography entry should be included in your research journal. 8. You will need to find additional web sources to complete your project.

Paper For Above instruction

The process of locating credible and relevant sources on the web remains a vital skill for effective academic research. Although the vast amount of information available online provides many opportunities, it also presents challenges in evaluating the quality and bias of sources, especially from stakeholder perspectives. This paper explores strategies to effectively utilize the general web and Google Scholar to gather diverse and credible information for research projects.

Firstly, understanding the importance of stakeholder voices is crucial. Stakeholders include associations, organizations, government bodies, and other entities directly affected by or involved in the research topic. Recognizing which stakeholders are relevant depends on prior research and a clear understanding of the social issue at hand. For example, if researching economic policies, stakeholders might include the Federal Reserve, banks, and trade organizations. List and analyze these stakeholders to inform targeted web searches, ensuring the inclusion of perspectives that may not be present in traditional academic sources such as books and databases.

Next, targeted searches on stakeholder websites can yield valuable insights. Visiting official sites such as the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov), the FBI (https://www.fbi.gov), or trade organizations provides specific viewpoints and data. While .org and .gov sites are often biased based on their institutional perspectives, they are invaluable for understanding stakeholder positions, policies, and data. For instance, a Federal Reserve publication might offer economic analysis directly from an authoritative source, complementing academic interpretations.

Google Scholar emerges as a powerful tool for academic research, simulating a specialized search environment focused on scholarly works. When accessed via typing “scholar” into Google and selecting the Google Scholar link, users encounter a search page tailored to articles, theses, and other trusted sources of academic content. It most resembles a database dedicated entirely to academic materials, such as journal articles and conference papers. Unlike general Google searches, Google Scholar provides a filter through its advanced search options, allowing users to refine results based on publication date, keywords, or specific authors.

Conducting a search in Google Scholar using relevant keywords, for example, “economic policy implications,” allows researchers to discover peer-reviewed articles and authoritative reports. Narrowing results using the filters on the left menu enhances specificity; for example, users can select only recent publications or specific types of documents such as theses. Despite its strengths, Google Scholar has limitations, including the difficulty in assessing the credibility of some sources, lack of access to full texts of some articles, and potential bias toward English-language publications or well-cited works.

Choosing a specific source from Google Scholar, such as a government report on economic impacts, allows for detailed analysis. An annotated bibliography entry for this source should summarize its main purpose, key findings, and relevance to the research topic. Additionally, applying TRAAP criteria (Timeliness, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) ensures critical evaluation of its credibility and bias. For example, a recent Federal Reserve report can be deemed authoritative due to its official status and data-driven approach, though one should consider potential institutional bias or limitations.

In conclusion, effectively navigating the web for research requires a combination of stakeholder analysis, targeted source selection, and the strategic use of academic tools like Google Scholar. These methods enhance the quality of research by providing diverse perspectives and credible evidence, fostering a well-rounded understanding of complex social issues.

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