PurposeTo explore the many different sources available for training and to evaluate their validity.OverviewTopic content can be located in many different sources:Internal (what you already know from experiences, ideas, and knowledge).External (research, knowledge, and experience you dont personally have).Professional Organizations Association for Talent Development (ATD).Internet found through search engines or specific training sites.Library books and textbooks, periodicals, full text databases, newspapers, reference resources, government documents.Subject Matter Experts (SME) professionals, educators.Commercial Published training books, manuals, and Web sites.Action ItemsLocate 5 credible sources to obtain content and materials for your training module. Your citations are to be from a variety of sources (e.g., internal sources and external sources such as professional organizations, Internet, library, experts, or commercial).Apply the following criteria to each of your identified sources to find at least five credible sources to obtain content and materials for your training module.Accountability: Who owns the Web site or materials?Accuracy: How were the sources for the information identified? What evidence or support do you have for the accuracy of the information?Objectivity: How did you determine that information offered by this source was objective?Dat
e: How did you determine the recency of the information?Usability: What was your opinion about the usability of the information? Why?Complete the Resource Matrix to compile your findings.Submission InstructionsUpload your resource matrix using the Submit tool.Grading CriteriaPoints Earned At the college level, the emphasis in grading is on the content of assignments and the effectiveness of communication.Expected Points Assignment Meets All RequirementsMaximum Points Assignment Significantly Exceeds RequirementsContent (Is the right information there?) (40%)Accuracy, breadth, and depth are appropriate.7 810Analysis/Synthesis (Is the information understood and integrated well?)(40%)Analyze the facts to develop valid insights.7 810Effectiveness (Is the information presented well?) (20%)Tone and flow are appropriate for the purpose and audience.3 45Subtotal (points earned before any applicable deductions)18 1925Points Deducted Error-free mechanics and meeting stated format criteria are the baseline expectations for assignments. Points will be deducted for failing to meet these requirements.Mechanics ( -12%) Correct grammar, sentence structure, and word choice was used. The matrix was free of typographical and spelling errors.up to -3Format ( -8%) The assignment followed the correct formatting guidelines.up to -2Total (points earned minus any applicable deductions)0 25