Source Selection

I find sources for English 101 essays mostly online; from there, I can find books, literary exerpts, or websites beneficial to my papers. I start with a general search online for a specific part of my paper (specified smaller arguement relating to the grand thesis), from there identifying the best sources on a basis of professionalism and source type (I'd likely use a scholarly essay before a blog entry). I might improve the method of finding sources by looking for one source medium (relating books, essays, websites) in particular first, then root out the best one for inclusion.

I find most sources online, examining books and literary works put into a digital format. A better idea may be to search the WSU library for a specific source title relating to my theme, then read the book itself; I may not find it's information otherwise. In addition, it may be wise to look for a source that supports, or is supported by, The Omnivore's Dilemma, as that is the foundation of nearly all class projects thusfar.

Much of the sources chosen in my projects are chosen because they have quotes that can be put into my essay, which easily ties the source in with anything I'm trying to say (pro or against thesis), and because they are of a professional background; quality is sought after, not quantity. However, to truly go for a basis of professionalsim, it may be better in the future to use a higher-integrity source purely for its grade; it may relate less to the paper itself, but can be shifted to tie in with more work, which would improve the essay overall. Much of what is used, becomes used on a basis of availability, when it would be wiser in the future to hunt down one great, specific source before the paper itself is started.