Evaluation of Scholarly Sources

Evaluation of Scholarly Sources

In this blog, I will discuss the school lunch controversy of adolescents. I have come to believe that the consumption of healthy food among the youth has increased. However, many children do not make the right food choices at school if they have unhealthy options.

Lunch at school, at home or elsewhere. Where do adolescents usually get it and what do they eat? Results of the HELENA Study

What is its purpose?

Its purpose is to contribute to the ongoing debate about adolescent nutrition. It claims that children at home eat more potatoes and vegetables. However, in schools, they eat minimal potatoes and high amounts of sweet, sugary foods.

How and where is it published?

It was published through a publication where scholars are able to use this information and assess its reliablity. It was created by researchers and has been reprinted several times.

It is found in academic journals and databases.

What kinds of sources does it cite?

It cites many research finding articles from other qualified professional on the topic of nutrition and school lunches.

Consistently utilizes in-text citations and has a bibliography of the cited material. The sources are referenced in statistics, paraphrases, quotations, summaries, quotations, and a bibliography

The author utilizes data from research in order to advance their claims and allow the reader to seek further information on the subject.

Who is the author?

The authors consist of researchers, college professors, and other scholars writing to inform and advance their field of study.

Many of the scholarly sources are written by professors in Europe.

Who is its intended audience?

The intended audience is anyone who seeks information in the topic of nutrition and adolescent food consumption.

It is assumed that the audience is unaware of school systems' policies because they are from a variety of different countries.

How did I find it?

I found this article because it was accessible through the database Web of Science. It can be accessed through this database through the UA.

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Foods and beverages offered in US public secondary schools through the National School Lunch Program from 2011-2013:Early evidence of improved nutrition and reduced disparities.

What is its purpose?
Its purpose is to inform people about the trends in beverages and foods that middle school and high school students consume.

How and where is it published?
It was published through a publication where scholars are able to use this information and assess its reliablity. It was created by researchers and has been reprinted several times.

It can be found in databases and journals. 

What kinds of sources does it cite?

It cites many research finding articles and topics of research from other qualified professional on the topic of nutrition and childhood obesity

It mostly uses in-text citations and a bibliography of the cited material. The sources are referenced in statistics, paraphrases, quotations, summaries, and quotations.

The author utilizes data from research in order to advance their claims and allow the reader to seek further information on the subject.

Who is the author?
The authors are Yvonne M. Terry-McElrath, Patrick M. O'Malley, and Lloyd D. Johnson. All of whom are from the Institute of Social Research at the University of Michigan

Who is its intended audience?
The intended audience is anyone that has interest in the topic of nutrition involving healthier eating among students.

How did I find it?
I found this article because it was accessible through the database Web of Science. It can be accessed through this database through the UA.