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Evaluating Information American History Research Project March 31, 2010
Overview of Evaluation and Research Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Elements of Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Authority ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Authority based on Type ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
“ Ida represents a "missing link" between early primates and humans.” ,[object Object],[object Object]
Accuracy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
People Search ,[object Object]
Objectivity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Example of [.org] Bias ,[object Object],[object Object]
Currency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Currency Example
Determining Website Validity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
DreamTechies
DreamTechies Authority Currency Objectivity Accuracy
DreamTechies
Institute for Historical Review
Institute for Historical Review
Institute for Historical Review
Databases 4 Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
World Book Online
World Book Online
HW Wilson : Readers Abridged Full Text
HW Wilson : Readers Abridged Full Text
First Search : Article First & WilsonSelectPlus
First Search : Article First & WilsonSelectPlus
Primary Sources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Other Resources 4 Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Internet Public Library
Internet Public Library
For library passwords and links: ,[object Object],[object Object]
Resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Evaluating Information