day 20 - searching and evaluating info

opinions

statistics

case studies

names of experts

historical info

types of information needed

databases

library catalogs

encyclopedias

the internet

choosing your information sources

who is the author? are they credible

who is the intended audience?

what type of source: scholarly, popular or commercial?

evaluating the source of information

when was it published?

where was it produced?

why was it written?

how is it organized?

evaluating the source of information 2

does it contain the needed info?

is it primary or summary?

what is the authors thesis or main argument

evaluating the information content

are multiple viewpoints presented?

are findings supported by facts?

do other sources agree with it?

evaluating the information content 2

currency

relevance

authority

accuracy

purpose

CRAAP Test

currency

is it up to date?

relevance

is it related to your topic?

authority

who wrote it?

accuracy

is it correct?

purpose

why was it made?

marketplaces

website builders

payment systems

search engines

social media

types of online platforms