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The document outlines the BEAM framework for categorizing sources when conducting research - B for Background, E for Exhibit/Evidence, A for Argument, and M for Method. It provides examples of the types of sources that fit within each category and where to find these sources, such as encyclopedias for background, data sources for exhibits/evidence, scholarly articles for arguments related to the topic, and subject databases for methods articles. The framework is intended to help students plan a comprehensive research strategy that incorporates different types of sources to explore and support an argument.
Beam engl112 012618
- 1. BEAMing Sustainability-ENGL 112 Susan Boyd Santa Clara University Library January 26, 2018 Lesson adapted from Beaming Technology by Nicole Branch, Santa Clara University Library; Engaging Ideas by John C. Bean, and Joseph Bizup, Boston University. Image from pixabay, CC0 Creative Commons.
- 2. Objectives Plan & execute a search strategy Evaluate sources for relevance & purpose Discuss potential value of sources Select sources for purposes of your assignment
- 3. Ways of Categorizing Sources Scholarly -------------------------- Popular Primary --------------------------- Secondary Good -------------------------------- Bad
- 4. Bizups BEAM Background Exhibit/Evidence Argument Method
- 5. Background Any source, assumed to be noncontroversial, used to provide context facts and information Examples: Encyclopedia articles Historical background/facts Statistics News anecdotes
- 6. Exhibit/Evidence Sources you analyze or use as evidence. Examples: Data you collect (experiments, surveys) Data collected by others Cultural artifacts you analyze
- 7. Argument The conversation of critical views and relevant scholarship related to the topic. Examples: Scholarly articles about your topic Scholarly articles about impact of your topic (benefits/drawbacks)
- 8. Method References to the theories or methods the writer is employing Examples: Articles or technical information about particular methodologies Articles about the argumentative approach you are taking (sociological, economic, etc.)
- 9. What can you do with these sources for your writing? Get started finding other information about your topic Used to explore your argument Provide context for your audienceBackground Used for the basis of your analysis of your topic and to demonstrate your argument Exhibit Understand how your topic has been treated by others, including contrasting views Identify gaps in current understanding of your topic Justify the argument you are making Argument Provides information to to help you frame your argument Can help narrower your argument to a specific area Method
- 10. BEAM Your Research Topic Use the mind map to brainstorm topics and sources for each BEAM element
- 12. Where will you find these sources? Look for encyclopedia entries and background information in: Reference sources (CREDO, Gale Virtual Reference, Wikipedia) Newspaper & Magazine Databases (New York Times; Ethnic NewsWatch) Background Look for data, examples and cultural artifacts in: Your own research Statistics Sources (Statista, raw data) Google Exhibit Look for scholarly articles related to your topic in: OmniFile Subject specific databasesArgument Look for scholarly articles about methods and theories in: Subject specific databases Method
- 13. Find Sources Go to the research guide for this class Using the suggested databases, find sources for your topic Try to find at least one source for each BEAM element Complete the form Send a copy to yourself
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- #10: http://guides.library.uwm.edu/e102/ebsco What could a writer do with this source? by Kristin M. Woodward/Kate L. Ganski is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.