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Think about how might I use the keywords/concepts to construct a search? What type of resources do I need and how many?
Identify keywords and concepts. Think of similar terms.
Describe your research topic in a sentence or phrase
Start with the basics.
Google
it and
CRAAP
it out!
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urrency
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elevancy
A
ccuracy
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uthority
P
urpose
When was the information published or last updated?
Have more recent articles been published on your topic?
Does your topic change rapidly (Popular culture, technology)?
Does the source add something new to your knowledge of the topic?
Is the information too technical or simplified for you to use?
Does the information meet the requirements of the assignment?
Are there statements you know to be false?
Is it free from errors - spelling, punctuation, or grammar?
Are there links to other reliable sources?
What are the Author's credentials?
Is the author affiliated with an educational institution or prominent organization?
Is the relationship between the author and the institution clear?
Can you find information about the author from the source?
Is there an obvious bias or prejudice?
Are alternate points of view presented?
Is the author's purpose to sell, persuade, entertain or sell?
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