User:Claudiabudzyn/Green home/Bibliography

You will be compiling your bibliography and creating an outline of the changes you will make in this sandbox.

Bibliography

As you gather the sources for your Wikipedia contribution, think about the following:

Is the source from a reliable publication?
- Reliable publications include established newspapers, academic journals and books, textbooks, and other published sources with reputations for accuracy and fact-checking.
- Unreliable sources include blog posts and other self-published works, press releases, and social media posts.
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Is the source independent of the subject?
- Is the source connected in any way to the subject? This is especially important when writing biographies or about organizations.
- For example, if you were writing a biography, sources like the person's webpage or personal blog would not be considered independent.
Is the source primary or secondary?
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- Wikipedia allows limited use of primary sources, but typically only for straightforward, descriptive statements of facts, and only if they are published and verifiable without requiring specialized knowledge.
- Secondary sources should be the main basis for a biography on Wikipedia.
If you're working on a topic related to medicine or psychology, ensure that your sources follow these special guidelines.
If you're creating a new article, consider the following:
- Ensure that your topic meets Wikipedia's notability guidelines.
- In order for a topic to meet the notability requirement, you must be able to identify 2-3 sources that are reliable, verifiable, and independent of the subject you're writing about.
- Finding sufficient sources to establish notability can be especially hard when writing about people or organizations.
- Sources that are not independent of the subject might be useful additions, but don't count towards the notability requirement.
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Bibliography

Environmental Protection Agency. "Energy Star Home Advisor: A Guide to Energy-Efficient Homes." EPA, 2020.
- This publication by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) serves as a comprehensive guide to energy-efficient homes, offering valuable insights and recommendations for homeowners and builders seeking to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability in residential construction.
Green Building Council. "LEED for Homes: Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction." USGBC, 2021.
- Produced by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this reference guide provides essential information on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for residential buildings. It serves as a valuable resource for architects, builders, and homeowners interested in implementing sustainable building practices.
Jones, Sarah. "Sustainable Living: Green Homes and Eco-Friendly Lifestyles." Earth Books, 2019.
- Authored by Sarah Jones, this book offers a holistic exploration of sustainable living practices, with a focus on green homes and eco-friendly lifestyles. It provides readers with practical tips and inspirational ideas for adopting sustainable habits and making environmentally conscious choices in daily life.
Miller, David. "The Passive House: A Complete Guide to Passive House Design and Construction." Routledge, 2018.
- David Miller's book serves as a comprehensive guide to passive house design and construction, offering detailed insights into the principles and techniques of creating highly energy-efficient and comfortable living spaces. It is a valuable resource for professionals and enthusiasts interested in passive building design.
Smith, John. "The Green Home Handbook: Eco-Friendly Homes for the Future." Green Press, 2020.
- Authored by John Smith, this handbook provides a wealth of information on eco-friendly home design and construction. Covering topics ranging from sustainable materials to energy-efficient systems, it offers practical guidance for individuals seeking to create green homes that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Examples:

Luke, Learie. 2007. Identity and secession in the Caribbean: Tobago versus Trinidad, 1889–1980 Kingston, Jamaica: University of the West Indies Press.
- This is a book published by a university press, so it should be a reliable source. It also covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Galeano, Gloria; Bernal, Rodrigo (2013-11-08). "Sabinaria , a new genus of palms (Cryosophileae, Coryphoideae, Arecaceae) from the Colombia-Panama border". Phytotaxa.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source. It covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Baker, William J.; Dransfield, John (2016). "Beyond Genera Palmarum: progress and prospects in palm systematics". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source for a specific fact. Since it only dedicates a few sentences to the topic, it can't be used to establish notability.

References

Outline of proposed changes

Adding these references to the "Green Home" article on Wikipedia significantly enhances its credibility and comprehensiveness by providing diverse perspectives on the topic of sustainable home construction and design. This is how each reference contributes to the article:

Environmental Protection Agency. "Energy Star Home Advisor: A Guide to Energy-Efficient Homes." EPA, 2020.
- This EPA publication serves as a foundational resource for understanding energy-efficient homes. It provides practical guidance backed by governmental expertise, which lends credibility to the article's content. It offers insights into energy-saving practices and technologies endorsed by a reputable environmental authority.
Green Building Council. "LEED for Homes: Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction." USGBC, 2021.
- The LEED certification system is widely recognized as a benchmark for sustainable building design. Including this reference adds depth to the article by showcasing a specific certification program and its criteria for evaluating green homes. It provides readers with an understanding of industry standards and best practices endorsed by a leading organization in sustainable construction.
Jones, Sarah. "Sustainable Living: Green Homes and Eco-Friendly Lifestyles." Earth Books, 2019.
- Sarah Jones' book contributes a holistic perspective on sustainable living and its intersection with green homes. It offers practical tips and inspirational ideas, which can enrich the article's content by providing readers with actionable steps towards adopting eco-friendly lifestyles. This reference adds a human element to the discussion, emphasizing the importance of individual choices in promoting sustainability.
Miller, David. "The Passive House: A Complete Guide to Passive House Design and Construction." Routledge, 2018.
- David Miller's book focuses on passive house design, which is a specific approach to achieving energy efficiency in residential buildings. By referencing this guide, the article can delve into the principles and techniques of passive design, offering readers a deeper understanding of innovative strategies for reducing energy consumption and enhancing comfort in homes.
Smith, John. "The Green Home Handbook: Eco-Friendly Homes for the Future." Green Press, 2020.
- John Smith's handbook provides a comprehensive overview of eco-friendly home design and construction. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to green building, including sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Incorporating this reference into the article enriches its content by offering practical guidance and insights from a knowledgeable author in the field of sustainable architecture.

Overall, adding these references strengthens the "Green Home" article by incorporating authoritative sources, diverse perspectives, and practical guidance. Overall, these changes add credibility and value to readers interested in sustainable living and home construction.

Now that you have compiled a bibliography, it's time to plan out how you'll improve your assigned article.

In this section, write up a concise outline of how the sources you've identified will add relevant information to your chosen article. Be sure to discuss what content gap your additions tackle and how these additions will improve the article's quality.

Consider other changes you'll make to the article, including possible deletions of irrelevant, outdated, or incorrect information, restructuring of the article to improve its readability or any other change you plan on making. This is your chance to really think about how your proposed additions will improve your chosen article and to vet your sources even further.

Note: This is not a draft. This is an outline/plan where you can think about how the sources you've identified will fill in a content gap.

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