Part of this class is the completion of a library lab. In order to be prepared, please read the materials, view the videos, and respond to the questions on this page. After you're done, click on the "Lab Materials" tab above to view the lab materials and your lab report (your instructor will give you the password to access the report).
This 4-minute video explains how and why popular and scholarly sources are different.
View this before you complete the library lab.
Direct link: Popular & Scholarly Sources: The Information Cycle
This 3-minute video explains the process of peer review and why it's important.
View this before you complete the library lab.
Direct link: Peer Review
Examine these three articles before you complete the library lab.
Then, respond to the questions in the box below.
Complete this exercise after you have viewed the videos and read the articles.