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Finding and Using Information WorksheetComplete Parts 1 and 2 below. You will use two sources from the University Library to complete Part 1. For Part 2, you will write a brief four- to five-sentence response describing your experience using the library database.Part 1Select one of the following topics for this assignment:ObesityAffordable Care ActHealthcare Disparities CyberbullyingOnline PredatorsInformation SecuritySocial MediaRenewable EnergyFinancial LiteracyTechnology in EducationHealthy Life HabitsCareer ExplorationFirst-Time Home BuyingMindfulness in Business or EducationBrandingImmigrationTax StructureHomeland SecurityGlobal Women's RightsConcussions and the NFLLocate two sources in the University Library from at least two different databases, such as EBSCOhost and ProQuest, related to your selected topic. You may use the course-specific library resources for GEN/201: Foundations for University Success to locate your plete the table below for each source you have chosen. An example table is provided.ExampleArticle Information and QuestionsResponsesChosen topicStudent successTitle of the articleTime Diary and Questionnaire Assessment of Factors Associated With Academic and Personal Success Among University UndergraduatesAuthor of the articleGeorge, Darren; Dixon, Sinikka; Stansal, Emory; Gelb, Shannon Lund; Pheri, TabithaDate of publication2008Database where the article was foundProQuestWhy did you choose this article?I thought it was interesting and helpful in that it discussed a variety of ways students could be successful, including setting goals, which was a topic discussed in this course.Is the article credible? How do you know?Yes, the five-authored article was peer-reviewed and published in a reputable publication: Journal of American College Health.Is the author biased? How do you know?No, they are not providing an opinion-based piece. They cite empirical evidence/research throughout.Is the article relevant? Explain your response.Yes, it discusses ways for students to be more successful personally, as well as GPA, which is relevant to my research topic.First SourceArticle Information and QuestionsResponsesChosen topicTitle of the articleAuthor of the articleDate of publicationDatabase where the article was foundWhy did you choose this article?Is the article credible? How do you know?Is the author biased? How do you know?Is the article relevant? Explain your response.Second SourceArticle Information and QuestionsResponsesChosen topicTitle of the articleAuthor of the articleDate of publicationDatabase where the article was foundWhy did you choose this article?Is the article credible? How do you know?Is the author biased? How do you know?Is the article relevant? Explain your response.Part 2Write a 200-word response to the following: Briefly describe your experience using the library databases to research your chosen topic. Discuss any challenges you encountered. What strategies will you use to find sources using the University Library going forward?<Enter your response here.> ................
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