2. Objectives:
3.Learn a few quick tips for
searching
5.Practice evaluating a website to
see if it is reliable
7.Know where to find the library
databases
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. Currency – is the information too old?
Relevance/coverage – does it tell you what
you need to know?
Authority – who is the source of the info?
Accuracy – is the information true?
Purpose/objectivity – why does this site
exist? Could it be biased?
Credit: The CRAAP acronym is from Meriam Library at California State University Chico.
20. •Evaluate
information – think
critically, use your
common sense
•Always compare
multiple sources
•Still not sure? Do
some research on
the site
(snopes.com)
•Always cite your
sources (Citation
Maker,
Easybib.com, etc.)
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23. When should you use
Wikipedia?
Thumbs up or thumbs
down:
4.To get a quick overview of
your research topic?
6.As the main source of
information for your
research paper?
8.When reading about a pop
culture topic of personal
interest?
10.When making an
important decision about
your health?
12.To see what sources the
article’s author’s used?
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