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BOGUS – or – Research-based?

BOGUS – or – Research-based?. How can you tell? Nancy Mamlin, Ph.D. Appalachian State University. When should you be suspicious?. Someone is selling something It is “too good to be true” Everyone needs it. There is no research from outside to back it up.

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BOGUS – or – Research-based?

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  1. BOGUS – or – Research-based? How can you tell? Nancy Mamlin, Ph.D. Appalachian State University

  2. When should you be suspicious? • Someone is selling something • It is “too good to be true” • Everyone needs it. • There is no research from outside to back it up. • Credentials of the person who created it.

  3. Is it okay to do something that isn’t backed up by research? • Maybe, maybe not • Is it potentially harmful? • How long will you do it? • What do you expect to happen? • Will you take data?

  4. Who can you trust? • The government, believe it or not! • Accredited universities • Professional journals • Some websites: • Ed.gov • CEC • LDOnline • Others…

  5. Where are people talking about this? • Teach Effectively! Blog • I Speak of Dreams, by Liz Ditz • Professional journals

  6. But sometimes… • You can’t even trust the MAYO Clinic… • So – • use your good judgment, • your professional knowledge, • take your own data, • participate in research

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