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Directions:

The goal of this assignment is to develop your critical thinking and research skills by evaluating and synthesizing information from different sources on a specific topic. You will assess the relevance, accuracy, and quality of each source and reflect on how it contributes to your understanding of the topic. The overall objective is to ensure you develop a broad range of research-based interpretive understanding of your topic. You are to review a minimum of three scholarly articles related to your research topic.  Get Expert Writing Service Now!

1. Select Your Sources
o Choose three credible and relevant sources. These can be academic journal articles, books, or reputable reports.
o Ensure the sources are related to your research topic and provide a range of perspectives or insights.
2. Write the Citation (Current APA Style)
o For each source, begin with a full citation using the current APA format.
o Ensure your citations are complete and properly formatted.
3. Summarize the Source (100-150 words per source)
o Provide a concise summary of the key points, arguments, or findings of the source.
o Highlight the author's main thesis and any relevant details that contribute to your research topic.
4. Evaluate the Source (100-150 words per source)
o Critically evaluate the credibility and reliability of the source.
o Consider the author's qualifications, publication venue, and date of publication.
o Assess the quality of the evidence provided, including whether it is backed by data, case studies, or peer-reviewed research.
o Reflect on any potential bias, gaps, or limitations in the source.
5. Reflect on the Source's Relevance (100-150 words per source)
o Explain how this source is relevant to your research.
o Discuss how the information contributes to your understanding of the topic, and how you might use it in your paper or project.
o Compare this source with others you've found and explain whether it confirms, contradicts, or adds new perspectives.
6. Organize the Bibliography
o List the three sources in alphabetical order according to the author's last name.
o Ensure consistency in formatting and structure throughout the bibliography.