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Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Sources of Information and Data Classification

THM401 · Academic Writing and Research Skills — Week 5 of 16

CourseTHM401
Week5 of 16
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This week’s topics

Sources of Information and Data Classification

  1. Comparing peer-reviewed journals and trade publications
  2. Evaluating source authority and reliability
  3. Primary versus secondary data
  4. Data collection methods
  5. Business Research Methods: Data Collection
  6. SECONDARY SOURCES & SCHOLARLY ARTICLES
  7. Evaluating Information: The CRAAP Test

What you will be able to do

  • 2.1 Compare different sources of information and evidence.
  • 2.3 Differentiate between primary and secondary research.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: compare different sources of information and evidence.

Study materials

Videos

  • Business Research Methods: Data Collection · YouTube · Galton College · 6 min · for registered students
  • SECONDARY SOURCES & SCHOLARLY ARTICLES · YouTube · Eric Anthamatten · 11 min · for registered students
  • Evaluating Information: The CRAAP Test · YouTube · ZimmermanLibraryCUAA · 5 min · for registered students
  • Primary And Secondary Research Sources | What Is Primary And Secondary Data? · YouTube · Dr Hayley Stainton | Tourism Teacher · 10 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Writing Guide, 14.1: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; p. 458 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Academic Research and Writing
  • Week 2: Academic Writing Conventions
  • Week 3: Types of Academic Research
  • Week 4: The Research Process
  • Week 5: Sources of Information and Data Classification
  • Week 6: Foundations of Critical Thinking
  • Week 7: Critical Thinking Skills and Argument Evaluation
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Components of a Reliable Academic Argument
  • Week 10: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
  • Week 11: Structuring and Delivering Academic Arguments
  • Week 12: Applying Academic Writing and Research Skills in practice: …
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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