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Evaluating Resources

Published on Nov 18, 2015

When you are researching, you are going to find a lot of information. But, is it good information? Use the CRAP Test to decide for yourself. Look for more information and links at the end of the presentation.

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WHO? WHY? WHEN?

Or, How to EVALUATE RESOURCES 
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When you are researching, you find a lot of information. But, is it good information?

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Ask yourself 3 questions to decide.

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Who?

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Who is the creator or author? Why is this person qualified?

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*University or College
*Government
*Museum
*Profesional Group
*News Organization

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What's the domain?
(.gov, .com, .org, .edu, .net)

Learn more about domains (.gov, .edu, etc.) below.
http://youtu.be/ognOAlWvu0Q

More domain info: http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit07/internet07_08.phtml

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Information published by a college or university is reliable.

.edu sites are great if they are part of research and instruction at a university. But, be careful. Student created websites can also be in the .edu domain.
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Government information is authoritative.

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Be careful of blogs and sites where the author isn't listed.

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Why?

 
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Why is it written? It's usually to...

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Inform

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entertain

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persuade

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Look for sites that are informative, not entertaining, for research.

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And, look for facts presented without bias.

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When?

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When was it written?

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Up-to-date information is especially important when searching for statistics.

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How recently was the website updated?

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Look for sites that were updated in the past couple of years.

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Evaluate

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to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of
*dictionary.com

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Who? Why? When?

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Want more information?
Ask your Teacher Librarian.

Or, watch this video. It's a bit different, but it will help. :) http://youtu.be/EyMT08mD7Ds

The C.R.A.P. Test in Action (Portland State University): http://guides.library.pdx.edu/content.php?pid=369846&sid=3030081

Evaluating Information—Applying the CRAAP Test: http://www.csuchico.edu/lins/handouts/eval_websites.pdf
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