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Finding Quality Research

Finding Quality Research. Olds Elementary School October 5, 2010. What are you Googling ?”. Evaluate what you locate!. Information is everywhere. Exists as: Fact, Stories, Interpretations, Statistics, Opinion/Advocacy Exists to: inform , persuade , sell , present a viewpoint,

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Finding Quality Research

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  1. Finding Quality Research Olds Elementary School October 5, 2010

  2. What are you Googling?”

  3. Evaluate what you locate! Information is everywhere

  4. Exists as: • Fact, Stories, Interpretations, Statistics, Opinion/Advocacy • Exists to: • inform, • persuade, • sell, • present a viewpoint, • create or change an attitude or belief Research

  5. Pre-Evaluation • What are you looking for? • Do you want facts or opinions? • Does it matter that is from an authoritative source or can it be from anyone? • Do you want reasoned arguments, stats, narratives, eyewitness reports, descriptions • Do you want new ideas, to find factual or reasoned support for a positions, to survey opinion? Selecting High Quality Research

  6. CARS C:Credibility A: Accuracy R: Reasonableness S: Support Selecting Reliable Sources

  7. Credibility: What about this source makes it believable (or not)? How does this source know this information? Why should I believe this source over another? TEST: Author’s credentials Information from a well respected organization Information is refereed by editors and others Credibility (Trust)

  8. Accuracy: Information is: • Correct, • Current (is it still of value?), • Detailed, • Exact • Comprehensive TEST: • No date or out of date • Vague or sweeping generalizations, • One sided view that does not acknowledge opposing views Accuracy

  9. Reasonableness: Fairness (opponent's positions should be presented), Objectivity (control personal bias), Moderateness (is this probable?), Consistency (argument does not contradict itself) TEST: • Pay attention to tone – be cautious of highly emotional writing vs reasoned argument; • Awareness of the author’s bias Reasonableness

  10. Support: The source and corroboration of the information Citing sources strengthens credibility TEST: • What sources were used (listed, bibliography), • Is there contact information for author; • Do other sources support this source (confirmability)? Find at least 3 sources that agree • Is this author or article cited elsewhere? Support

  11. Use of databases and reliable websites • Contact the authors ~ have a discussion, “get stuff” How to Research

  12. Select an article of interest • Click on the Google Form link • Evaluate your article against the criteria for quality research Testing CARS

  13. What did you find? Debrief

  14. Have the data come to you  • RSS feeds • Google Reader • Delicious • Twitter • http://plpnetwork.com/plp-pregame/plp-pregame-play-5/ Follow Up

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