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Communication Studies

Evaluating Information

These sites can help you evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and currency of information in general, and Internet information in particular.

APA Resources (Citations)

SJSU Writing Center

Writing Center: Assistance for all aspects of writing! 

Online Tutoring & Chat are available:

https://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/

References (Example)

References in APA Style 

Note: This example contains an error.

Database (COMM 20): General & Specific (Controversial Topics)

COMM 10/20 Assignment

Try this: Find 2 Peer-Reviewed Articles - for 2 topics (4 articles in all).

Cite - APA format

Topics:

1) "Negative effects of social media on teenage self worth."

2) "Positive aspects of online dating versus organically meeting people in person."

Databases (suggested):

1) Academic Search Complete (Database). Use Peer-reviewed button (See link above) OR: "Articles" link from OneSearch (library.sjsu.edu) & peer-reviewed button.

2) Google Scholar - See the Search Box above

Note: Choose APA. Copy, Email, or Export Citation 

 

Link for this page, HELP (COMM 10/20)