Qualifying Scholarly Sources Worksheet
Qualifying Scholarly Sources Worksheet
Instructions:
Complete the following Source Comparison Table to evaluate each article against the criteria in the first column. An example of an entry is included below.
Example:
Source Evaluation Criteria | Smith (2007) | Ballinger and Schoorman (2007) |
Use of APA Format for In-Text Citations and References | No in-text citations or references | APA format for in-text citations, but not for references |
Source Comparison Table
Source Evaluation Criteria | Smith (2007) | Ballinger and Schoorman (2007) |
Authors’ Credentials and Affiliation | ||
Source Publication
(i.e., Publication Venue) |
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Intended Audience | ||
Intended Purpose | ||
Use of Supporting Evidence | ||
Value as a Doctoral Research Source |
Answer the following reflection questions by typing your answer directly below each question.
Note. Both sources cover the same topic—leadership.
- What similarities and differences do you find when comparing the two sources’ research value to your doctoral journey?
- In what ways do you see evidence of scholarly voice, practitioner voice, and leadership voice in the two articles?
- How is APA style and format used in both articles? What is the purpose of using APA style?
- How will you apply these insights in your doctoral research?
References
Ballinger, G. A., & Schoorman, F. D. (2007, January). Individual reactions to leadership succession in workgroups. Academy of Management Review, 32(1), 118–136.
Smith, A. F. (2007). Leadership: The one and only path to becoming a leader. LeadershipNow. Retrieved from http://www.leadershipnow.com/anthonysmith.html