Nazia Pasha Evaluating Sources

1) Google scholar: http://www.psycontent.com/content/8p78271408085j96/

1)   What are the author’s qualifications?

a.     This article has two authors, Elizabeth Peal and Wallace Lambert. A key study in the 1962 by Elizabeth Peal and Wallace Lambert at McGill University in Montreal found that the ability to speak two languages does not stunt overall development. Elizabeth and Wallace are credited for their studies in bilingualism, making them a reliable source for the study of its effects and the role it plays in culture and diversity.

2)   What are the publisher’s credentials?

a.     The American Psychological Association published this article in 1962. This gives the article a lot of credibility.

3)   How credible is the content?

a.     I believe it is credible because the articles sources are prestigious- both the author as well as the publisher has enough credentials. The article also mentions a study to provide enough evidence for the author’s claims.

4)   Is the source appropriate for the project?

a.     Yes, this source is appropriate for my project because it reveals evidence that bilingualism is important to a growing society.

2) Google search: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefits-of-bilingualism.html?_r=0

1)   What are the author’s qualifications?

a.     The author’s name is Yudhijit Bhattacharjee. Yudhijit is a writer for the New York Times. This position in itself established credibility, in that Yudhijit is qualified enough to write for such a prestigious paper.

2)   What are the publisher’s credentials?

a.     Published by the New York Times Company. The NY Times Company is a credible publisher in that it is the main publisher for the New York Times.

3)   How credible is the content?

a.     The content is credible because both the author and the publisher have enough credentials. Also because the article has research/experiments for evidence.

4)   Is the source appropriate for the project?

a.     The source is appropriate for the project because, like the other article, this source also claims that bilingualism is beneficial towards intelligence.