NCO Primary Leadership Subjects
Examine References
Begin your research by examining the references listed in your bibliography to
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determine those which will support your writing effort.
Use the following steps to review your reference materials and choose those of value
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to you.
references
Step
Action
Result
1
Check the table of contents, index, You will spot information that
and glossary to see if the reference pertains to your subject.
applies to your subject. Scan
headings and topical sentences.
2
Check the date of the reference.
If the publication is old, it may be
outdated and unreliable.
3
If the reference includes a Determine if the author is an
biography of the author, check the authority or otherwise qualified to
author's credentials.
write on the subject.
Writing Mechanics and Composition
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