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Please be sure to have 10 credible sources!!
It helps to research your recommendations individually to gather enough sources

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Finding Credible Sources Online

The dreaded research paper can leave many wondering where to go for information. With the Internet being so accessible, it might be tempting to type words into Google and use whatever comes up first. You may get lucky and get great sources, or you may get stuck with less credible sites that leave your professor wondering where you got such information. Learning how to evaluate sources for research paper writing is a key component to your research paper's success. Here are five tips to help you as you gather your sources:

Start with a simple search. Search engines, such as Google or Yahoo!, are great places to start when you're first reading up on the assigned writing topic.

Avoid . Print and digital encyclopedias, such as Encyclopedia Britannica and InfoPlease.com, are excellent sources from which to gather material. But be careful of sites such as Wikipedia that allow multiple users to edit. Wikipedia is a great jumping-off point in terms of figuring out what to search for, but double-check all of the facts by using credible sources of information.

Use online scholarly databases such as InfoTrac, LexisNexis, and EBSCO, which provide access to the latest research in hundreds of areas.

Newspapers and magazines are also rich sources of information about what is happening now. Consider browsing through the New York Times, TIME, and the Wall Street Journal.

Don't forget the library. Often this rich source of information is overlooked because students think it's more convenient to look subjects up online. The problem with that is you miss out on accidentally stumbling upon a book or magazine that might just be the perfect source for your research paper.

NEXT: Finding Credible Sources Online Part 2

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Where to Find Credible Sources for Your Research Paper - Elite Editing

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The experts at Elite Editing show you where to find credible sources for your research paper. Finding credible sources online explained.

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usda center for nutrition policy & promotion

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ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build healthier diets with resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information.

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A video to watch to reinforce proper eating habits in teen athletes

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Looking for nutritional preparation tips for your teenage athlete that cover more than eating carbs and chugging sports drinks? Well CHKD has some good news for you.

An athlete's peak performance level doesn't require a special diet or supplements, but it's more about working the right foods into your fitness plan in the right amounts.

Tip 1: What about teen athletes who have unique nutrition needs and what happens if they don't eat enough?

Because athletes work out more than their less-active peers, they generally need extra calories to fuel both their sports performance and their growth. Depending on how active they are, teen athletes may need anywhere from 2,500 to 5,000 total calories per day to meet their energy needs.

Without proper intake- before, during, and after training, their bodies are less likely to achieve peak performance and may even break down rather than build up muscle.

Athletes who don't take in enough calories won't be as fast and as strong as they could be and may not be able to maintain their weight. And extreme calorie restriction can lead to growth problems and other serious health risks.

Tip 2: So what should their nutritional intake look like?

Since most teen athletes need extra fuel, it's usually a bad idea to restrict intake.

Eat a variety of foods. Eliminate food groups can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

Carbohydrates are an important source of fuel, but they're only one of many foods an athlete needs. It also takes protein, fats, and fluids to stay in peak playing shape.

Two key minerals for athletes are calcium, which helps build the strong bones, and iron which carries oxygen to muscles. Calcium - a must for protecting against stress fractures - is found in dairy foods, such as low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese. Non-dairy sources rich in calcium include almond milk, soy milk and green leafy vegetables, almonds and legumes. To get the iron you need, eat lean (not much fat) meat, fish, and poultry; green, leafy vegetables; and iron-fortified cereals. Other non-meat sources are nuts, seeds, and legumes.

Tip 3: What about dieting or specific sports that might encourage dieting?

Athletes in sports where a certain body composition might be expected - such as wrestling, swimming, dance, or gymnastics - could feel pressure to lose weight, but they need to balance that choice with the possible negative side effects mentioned above.

It's important to know that a sports drink is really no better for you than water unless you are exercising for more than 60 to 90 minutes or in really hot weather. The additional carbohydrates and electrolytes may improve performance in these conditions, but otherwise your body will do just as well with water.

If a coach, PE teacher, or teammate says that you need to lose weight, talk to your doctor first or visit a dietitian who specializes in teen athletes. If a health professional you trust agrees that it's safe, then he or she can work with you to develop a plan that allows you get the proper amount of nutrients, and perform your best while also losing weight.

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Proper nutrition tips for teenage athletes

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Looking for nutritional preparation tips for your teenage athlete that cover more than eating carbs and chugging sports drinks? Well CHKD has some good news for you. An athlete's peak performance level doesn't require a special diet or supplements, but it's more about working the right foods into your fitness plan in the right amounts.

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foods derived from plants-vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes (beans, peas, lentils)-and limit highly processed foods. Here are our guidelines for building a healthy diet.

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Attached is a rubric. It has all grade/point break downs included.

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There is a section in the TEXT BOOK that explains your specific age/circumstance group. Read your section and use it as a launching point to start research.

IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE A PADLET BEFORE...
You will need to go to the Padlet website and create an account. you need a email and will be prompted to create a pass word. Along the right side of the screen you will be prompted in the creation of your padlet. Share with your group members the URL give at the bottom of the prompt screen. This allows your group members to have access to the work.

WE WILL GO OVER THIS IN CLASS.

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You will need at least five pictures to support your padlet. They should be appropriate and your padlet should be as attractive as possible.

You will need to attach the recipe you have chosen in some way.

You will present your Padlet while your classmates follow along on their Chromebooks, making your presentation interactive. You might want to use video clips to make your presentation interesting as creativity is being graded.

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1. You are to work in groups of three.

2. You are going to be assigned a specific age group/life circumstance that requires a particular diet to research.

3. You will create a two day meal plan for your assigned group. You will need to use the template that I have created to fill out this meal plan.

4. You will attach to your padlet the recommended guidelines for your assigned group. Please be sure to explain the specific needs for your group (who, why, what long term effects, short term effects). These should be well explained and organized. The guidelines should be followed in the meal plan you created above. (all major issues and recommendations must be followed to receive all possible points.

5. You will need to find five credible sources/articles for individuals to utilize for nutrition recommendations. These are credible outside sources that provide accurate information.

6. Using your 5 outside sources, please create another section on your padlet that summarized information learned from your outside sources.

7. Pictures and attractive visuals (at least 5) should be used to create an appealing padlet.

8. A recipe should be posted to your padlet that would provide a nutritious meal or snack for your assigned group.