Research Assignment Practice: Contributing to the Conversation

Directions:

For this assignment, please conduct your own research in support of Essay 2 prompt. You need to do two things:

1. Conduct a Google search on the subject (food waste). Find one article that you think you can use. Copy/paste the link for it and write a one paragraph summary of the article. In the end, write a 2-3 sentences, explaining why you think the article is a credible and useful source.

2. Go to Cuyamaca College’s Library Database Page (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and find Academic Search Complete. You will need to log in using your school credentials. Conduct the same search. Chose one article and write a one paragraph summary of the article. In the end, write a 2-3 sentences, explaining why you think the article is a credible and useful source.

3. Answer the following question in a short paragraph: What are some of the differences and similarities between the article you found on Google and the one you found on Academic Search Premier. Differences in language? Citations? Credibility?

Your response to question 3 should be at least 1-2 pages long (double spaced).