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The document introduces the BEAM framework for evaluating sources, which categorizes sources as Background, Exhibit/Evidence, Argument, or Method. It provides examples of the types of sources that fit within each BEAM element and how students can use these different source types to explore their research topic, understand how their topic has been treated by others, and justify their own argument. The document also suggests databases and resources for finding sources relevant to each BEAM element to effectively research and write about a topic.
Beamengr012219
- 1. BEAMing Engineering Susan Boyd Santa Clara University Library Lesson adapted from Beaming Technology by Nicole Branch, Santa Clara University Library; Engaging Ideas by John C. Bean, and Joseph Bizup, Boston University. Image courtesy of Pexels Technology Images.
- 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. BEAM Your Research Topic Use the mind map to brainstorm topics and sources for each BEAM element
- 10. 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
- 13. 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
- 14. 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
Editor's Notes
- #11: 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.