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Source Reliability

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Source Reliability

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Answer the following question in your journal:

When you're doing research, how do you determine whether a source is reliable or not?

Check for these things:

  • Credibility
  • Accuracy
  • Reasonableness
  • Support

Criteria 1:
Source Credibility

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A. Author

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B. Organization

C. Contact Information

D. Presentation

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Criteria 2:
Accuracy

A. Date

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B. Links

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C. Audience

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Criteria 3:
Reasonableness

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A. Calm and Reasoned

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B. Objective

Criteria 4:
Support

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A. Cites Sources

B. Agrees with Other Sources

Search Tips

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Use key terms

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Avoid unnecessary words

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Keep a list of new terms you encounter.

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Search for a Phrase:

"alternative education"

Exclude a Term:

patriot -football

Specify a domain:

cancer site:edu

Exclude a domain:

cancer -site:com

Search for variations:

medic*