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Preparing Content The Importance of Knowing How To Find Research
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Criteria Factual Is the information based on facts—not on hearsay, distortions, or oversimplifications? zazzle.com
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Reliable Does the information come from sources that are trustworthy and authoritative? X wiki.org X nyt.com madd.org ebscohost.com X logocompany.info
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Well-Supported Do the sources provide strong evidence to prove a case? ninth.courts.state.oh.us
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Is it current? freeinages.org
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Verifiable Can the information be cross-checked against a large number of reliable sources?
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teaching-resources-uk.com Fair Does the information come from unbiased and evenhanded sources, and is it presented in a spirit of fair play?
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Comprehensive Does the information include all relevant data? myenglishclub.com
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Critical Thinking Skills Recognize Dubious Claims Reject claims based solely on anecdotes. Reject claims based solely on testimonials. Reject claims based solely on opinions.
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Be Cautious in Using Polls Some people do not respond honestly. Results often depend upon how a question is asked.
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Analyzing Internet Sites Don’t Be Swayed by Widespread Dissemination Watch Out For Web Manipulation Don’t Be Dazzled by High-Tech Design Investigate Sponsors & Authors Look for Author Credentials Get information on sponsors Examine Internet Domain Names logodesignguru.com
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Internet Domain Search Engines
com business or commercial .net- network administration organization .org- Influences public opinion and advocates for particular issues. edu- a college or university. gov- government agency, official, or organization .mil- military site
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Additional places to go for research… ACC Library User Name RCC 5268 Password TX77511 (academic journals) (your second option) (a plethora of info.)
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