Quality Control of the Information
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No .com sources
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Find at least 4 sources (Print, Online, Expert, Other)
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Compare all sources (Cross-Reference)
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All sources must have either
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an author that can be shown to be an expert on the subject
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a reputable company in the topic area
Plan Your Search:
Best Search for your Information Need
http://www.sweetsearch.com/TenSteps.html
Do Your Search: Use Destiny Quest.
Look at all tabs for Library Titles, Websites, OneSearch (Databases & Encyclopedias - considered 'Print'), and Digital Resources.
* Remember, no .com resources for Research. *
Search Methods:
And, Not, Or
Demo: kathyschrock.net/rbs3k/boolean/
Boolean Searching on the Internet: www.internettutorials.net/boolean.asp
Basic Search Techniques: www.internettutorials.net/basic-search-techniques.asp
Truncation: music*
Finds: musical, musician, musicians, musicality, music's
Manufactur*
Finds: manufacturing, manufacturer, manufacture, manufactures
Wildcard: wom?n
Finds: woman, women
Evaluating Information
Basics: www.radcab.com/
(Be on the lookout for: Relevant, Appropriate, Detailed, Current, Authority, and (un-)Bias)
Note the Discover the Source's Expertise & Determine the Level of Objectivity sections: virtualchase.justia.com/how-evaluate-information-checklist
Citation Helpers
Bibme
EasyBib
Citation Machine
KnightCite
Noodletools Quick Cite
Citation Examples
Black & White: support.ebsco.com/help/index.php
Color-Coded: www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citmla.htm
** Information guidelines are subject to change as the year goes on, check back to this page often.
** Don't be afraid to ask for help.
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