Chapter 15. Using Sources Effectively.

This chapter is a key part of writing any paper especially a research paper. It lays out how to use a source to accomplish a purpose as a writer, how to integrate sources into a draft, and how to document the sources. When you are writing you generally start with an idea or argument. Then begin to contrast the idea or argument. Followed by providing evidence to back up your side and create authority. Like with every type of writing you must set the mood of the paper, and define a concept. Once you have a draft you must cite where you found some of your information. Have a plan when starting your draft. Make sure to identify your sources, quote strategically, paraphrase information, ideas, and arguments, summarize, present numerical information, and use images, audio, video, and animation. Last but not least you must document your sources. First choose a system, second provide in-text references and publication information, third check for unattributed sources in your document and last distinguish between your ideas and ideas in your sources. With all this you should be able to use sources effectively.