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Choose your sources wisely. Free Web - “Wild West” of information.

Internet vs. databases Deep Web - where library databases live; not searchable by Google.

Databases, a.k.a. Online Resources What are they? Searchable collections of reliable information.

Databases, a.k.a. Online Resources Why you will like them - citations provided, easy to save to Google Docs, wide variety of format: magazines, book articles, images, video, newspapers, etc.. Why your teacher likes them - information is: current, credible, unbiased, peer-reviewed

Quick Access via WISD Links “Library Resources”

Other ways to access your library’s electronic resources: Type in tinyurl.com/ahmoresources. Bookmark it by clicking on the star. If you forget, you can type in library1.

Online Resources Page

Gale Databases: The password is learn. If asked for a username, it’s wylie.

There’s an app for that Need access to Gale but can’t get to a computer? We have you covered with an AML app! Download it! It’s free and super simple

ABC-Clio login & password: wyliehigh pirates

Other Non-Gale options Login: wylie Password: learn

Need a book? Use the following link: www.gofollett.com

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB Your Vehicle for Information Evaluation

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB Is the information relevant to the question at hand? Am I on the right track?

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB Is the information suitable to my core values? Is the content suitable for my grade/ academic level?

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB How much information is provided? Is the depth of coverage adequate?

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB When was the information published? Has it been updated?

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB Who is the author of the information? What are his or her qualifications?

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB .mil .org .net .com .edu Domain suffixes .com – commercial site. Generally info will shed a positive light. Monetary incentive. .edu. – educational institution. Can range from K to higher ed. Students to profs .org – traditionally non-profit. Usually credible but watch for bias. .mil - military .net – Network. Catch all for any that don’t fit. Give careful scrutiny.

Choosing Credible Sources Using RADCAB Think about the purpose of the text. To inform? To persuade? To entertain? To sell me something?

Use RADCAB to evaluate one of the following websites: All About Explorers Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie The Jackalope Conspiracy Republic of Molossia Dog Island

References: https://danielmiessler.com http://library.daytonastate.edu/index http://www.neatorama.com/2012/06/07/the-truth-about-gunfights-in-the-old-west Kapor, Mitchell. https://www.flickr.com/photos/josephrobertson/127758523 Christensson, Karen. www.radcab.com