From Google to Gold Standard: Discerning Credible Sources for Academic Research

Shaun Joynt (PhD) is a teacher and researcher with a deep passion for seeing others succeed in their academic journey. He focuses on academic writing, including but not limited to: writing persuasive assignment essays, crafting convincing research proposals, compiling ethical clearance applications, composing articulate academic papers for journals, structuring dissertations and theses, assisting with blueprints for literature reviews, processing and evaluating research designs and methodologies, and proofreading and editing, among other things. He is also an excellent conversation partner to talk to about your research and help you process what you intend to convey, assisting you in achieving clarity, conciseness, and coherence. As a speaker, Shaun engages audiences with his evidence-based approach and practical insights, assisting participants in achieving their academic objectives.

Struggling to know which sources are truly “academic”? Unsure whether that website, thesis, or government report is appropriate for your assignment or dissertation? In this 1-hour practical workshop, you will learn how to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources; identify peer-reviewed scholarship; avoid predatory journals; and select sources that strengthen—not weaken—your academic argument. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, this session will transform the way you research and write.