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ENC1210 (O'Brien Grogan): Finding Websites

This guide will assist students in Professor O'Brien Grogan's ENC1210 (Technical Communication) with their research assignments.

Evaluating Sources

Before using a source, ask yourself - is this source CRAAP?

Evaluating the Quality of a Source Worksheet

Useful Websites

I'd Rather Be Writing
I'd Rather Be Writing is a blog that explores technical writing trends and innovations.
The Open Notebook: The Story Behind the Best Science Stories
The Open Notebook provides tools and resources to help science, environmental, and health journalists at all experience levels sharpen their skills.
Scitable by Nature Education - Scientific Communication
The Scientific Communication topic room is where you will find dozens of resources to help you master scientific communication. What information should you include in an abstract, and in what order? How can you get your message across in an oral presentation — with or without slides? How much text is acceptable on a poster?

Florida State Resources

Google

Recommended Websites for Statistics

Crime Issues

Economics, Labor & Employment Issues

Energy & Environment Issues

Health Issues

Education Issues

National Center for Education Statistics

Family Issues

Child Trends DataBank

Opinion Polls (politics, race, woman's rights, social media, religion, etc.)

Pew Research Center
Gallup Poll

Technology, Communication, & Behavior

Nielsen MYBESTSEMENTS ConneXions

Time Use

Time Spent (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Transportation Issues

Last Updated: Mar 2, 2022 12:53 PM
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