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RESP 2300 - Expository Essay (Research Paper): Additional Resources

RESP 2300 students can use this guide to complete the expository essay (research paper) assignment.

More Respiratory Therapy Resources

There is a wealth of valuable research and professional information related to Respiratory Therapy that is freely available on the web. Just remember that information you find on the web needs to be evaluated carefully.

Suggested websites and search engines

Cleveland Clinic Health Information Library
"Access thousands of health articles, videos and tools to help manage your health."

Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Search for articles in Google's academic search engine.

PubMed
PubMed® comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

How to evaluate web resources

1. Currency:

When was the resource published or last updated?
Is the information out of date? Is there more recent information about the topic that is available?

2. Relevancy:

What is the purpose of the information source? Is the information source intended to inform, advocate, sell, slander, etc?
How well does the information source relate to your topic? Does it only address one part of your topic, or is it more broadly related? Do you need additional information sources to address different parts of your topic?

3. Authority:

What person or group is responsible for the information in your source?
Can you find contact information for that person or group?
Is the author or organization a qualified source, or an expert in their field? What credentials and/or affiliations listed on the source show evidence of authority?

4. Objectivity/Bias:

Who is the intended audience for the information source (student, professional, general etc.)?
Does the information source have a bias?
Are the statements, opinions, and/or statistics given in the information source supported with references?

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