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Evaluating Resources
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Scholarly Journal Articles
Use of Wikipedia
Main site:
Wikipedia
How it should be used:
Gather background information
Generate search terms
Find other resources in the bibliography/reference section
Cannot be cited because:
Currency (No guarantee when specific information has been updated)
Authority (Authors cannot be identified; not necessarily experts)
Point of View (Do not know if the author has bias)
CRAAP Test
Online Verification Skills
Introductory Video
Investigate the Source
Find the Original Source
Look for Trusted Work
Media Bias Fact Check
Media Bias Fact Check
Useful website in determining accuracy and political biases of news organizations.
Evaluating Websites
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Websites must be evaluated
C.R.A.A.P. Test Chart
Use this chart to evaluate your online sources.
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