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RESEARCH SKILLS IN 2012

HOW TO EVALUATE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET. RESEARCH SKILLS IN 2012. The Internet. How do we research effectively?. TOO MUCH INFORMATION. Millions of hits per search How do we know what information is good and what isn’t? How do we tell the difference?.

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RESEARCH SKILLS IN 2012

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  1. HOW TO EVALUATE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET RESEARCH SKILLS IN 2012

  2. The Internet How do we research effectively?

  3. TOO MUCH INFORMATION • Millions of hits per search • How do we know what information is good and what isn’t? • How do we tell the difference?

  4. Not everything on the Internet is reliable How do we know?

  5. Use the following criteria to determine whether a website is reliable and trustworthy • Authority • Accuracy • Currency • Objectivity

  6. An authoritative site … • Doesn’t hide who is responsible for the information • Is clear about their qualifications for sharing the information • Reveals its sources

  7. An accurate site … • Presents information that is reliable and free from error

  8. A current website … • When the website was created • When the information was last revised

  9. An objective website … • Presents information with a minimum of bias • Presents information in a fair manner • Reveals its own biases (every website is biased) • This way, you can decide which website is useful for your research

  10. Let’s test what we’ve heard: • How_to_Evaluate_12

  11. Why not start with a library database? Let the professionals be your filter

  12. What is a database? • A website that: • requires a paid subscription in order to access information. • Contains information from published works such as articles from magazines or encyclopedias. • Searches for titles, authors, magazines, dates, etc. • Gives access to full-text articles that can be printed or e-mailed. • Selected by librarians to meet the needs of their library patrons.  • Provides bibliographic information

  13. Reasons to begin with a database: • the information comes from professionals or experts in the field. • Contains published works where facts are checked. • Easy to cite in a bibliography and may create the citation for you • Helps you narrow down your topic or suggest related subjects. • Updated frequently and include the date of publication. • Available to anyone using a computer in a library that subscribes to databases or any library cardholder using a computer outside the library.

  14. If you do decide to Google: • Use Boolean Logic: • Broaden or narrow your search with operators. • Keep in mind that different search tools use different operators. • Many search engines assume that you're using the word AND between each word even if you don't enter it. • Explore the following chart for more ideas:

  15. Boolean Logic • AND, +, & (searchincludes both words) • OR, | • NOT, - • AND NOT, ! • NEAR, ~ • sand AND sculpture • ice OR sand AND sculpture • ice NOT sand AND sculpture • weed AND NOT marijuana • NEAR sculpture

  16. And … • * • " “ • use lowercase letters • title:, t: • url:, u: • sculpt* • "statue of liberty“ • "statue of liberty“ • title: sand sculpture • u: eduscapes

  17. Remember: A good resource does not hide its identity.

  18. Be smart and think critically Good luck 

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