LDR/711A v11
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Source Comparison Worksheet
Read Distinguishing Sources by Type from the University Library.
Read the Porr and Zimmerman articles (see Learning Activities folder).
Analyze and evaluate the Porr and Zimmerman articles for their credibility as a doctoral
research source.
Complete the table below. The first row has been completed as an example.
Source Evaluation Criteria
Porr Article
Zimmerman Article
Use of APA format for in-text
citations and references
Use of in-text citations
No APA in-text citations
Authors’ credentials and
affiliation
Use of credentials and
affiliations
No Credentials & affiliations
Source publication (Is the
source peer reviewed
according to Ulrich’s?)
Yes, the source peer reviewed
is according to Ulrich
No, source publication and it
is not peer reviewed
according to Ulrich
Scholarly writing (comment on
author’s use of scholarly
writing)
Follows main characteristics
throughout the article which
includes: the main
topic/argument between
Management and Leaders,
peer reviewed resources as
well as citations, the author is
clear throughout the article
No scholarly writing
Use of supporting evidence
Use of Supporting Evidence
No Supporting Evidence
Value as a doctoral research
source
There is value as a doctoral
research source
No value as a doctoral
research source
Reflection question: Both articles addressed the same topic—leadership versus management.
What insights can you gain from comparing the two sources’ research value? How will you
apply these insights in your doctoral research?
Source Comparison Worksheet
LDR/711A v11
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Based on the readings, write a 125-word evaluative discussion on the differences and similarities
between management and leadership styles. Use the pre-formatted pages following this page.
Include in-text citations and a reference list.
