Source Sleuth: Evaluating Information for Your Thesis

✨ Writing Prompt

Imagine you are preparing to write a thesis on a topic of your choice. You need to collect reliable sources to support your arguments. Below is a list of sources (real or fictional). For each source, answer the following questions: 1. What type of source is it (e.g., book, journal article, website)? 2. Who is the author, and what are their qualifications? 3. Is the information current or outdated? Why does it matter for your topic? 4. What is the main argument or thesis of the source? 5. How does this source contribute to your understanding of your thesis topic? List at least 5 sources and provide your evaluations.