Research+Sources

=Research Sources (Proposal) (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

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Generally, peer-reviewed sources are considered best.

In terms of the quality order and what sources might be useful for,
 * Journal Articles (Referred / General)
 * Less enthused about journals with a lot of advertising.
 * Other Scholarly Work
 * Disseratations
 * [Conference Proceedings] (Conference proceedings may have something more current but can be a rehash of published articles.)
 * Material from known experts. It depends
 * Other scholars (often better to go through advisor to contact).
 * From known editors - it depends.
 * Books were considered good sources before publishing became so easy. Now it depends.
 * Books with chapters written by different authors can be difficult from a consistency perspective.
 * News Media (Scientific Literature / General / Opinions / Graphics / Cases for Case Study).
 * Grey Literature
 * Blogs (May have some good information, ideas or potential sources to follow up. Not opinions as a basis; even experts unless it is exceptionally well done.)

Interestingly, some media reports with a lot of detail that can be confirmed, some facts may be more accurate than peer-reviewed medical articles which may be more focused on the treatment, etc.

Journal articles (news article facts), etc. are considered primary sources. Books and reference publications are usually secondary sources. Other publications are usually to provide leads.


 * Sources**
 * Dr. Joseph Barbera, EMSE 8000, Spring 2011 Lecture, April 5th.

Contributors: Sisson