1. HIM2030
Tessa Dueck
Health & Life Sciences Program Liaison
February 27, 2013

2. Today we will cover
• Searching the Library’s Discovery Service
• Limiting a search to create a list of peer-reviewed results
• Evaluating resources using the CRAAP model
• Locating APA style guides to help with referencing

3. What is Peer Review?
• Experts in the field will thoroughly review and evaluate the
article and the research that was done.
• They check for
• accuracy of the information presented,
• validity and repeatability of the research,
• quality and appropriateness for the journal.
• The article may be sent back for revisions several times
before it is accepted for publication.

4. The CRAAP Model
Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose

5. Cite Sources & Avoid Plagiarism
• Give credit for all facts
or ideas from any
source – even e-
mails, blogs, etc.
• Keep track of where
you found your
information
• Make sure you have all
of the information you
need to properly
reference the source

6. HELP AT THE LIBRARY
instant messaging
information service
email or phone