Identify the most reliable information sources available for preparing a research report. SPI 0501.4.1

Links verified on 9/7/2014

1. The ABC's of Web Site Evaluation (presented by Kathy Schrock) - Evaluation of Web sites is an important skill to learn in this age of digital and information literacy. Students and teachers need practice in critically examining sites to determine authority, authenticity, and applicability to purpose. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. Critically Analyzing Information Sources - for printed resources
3. Critical Evaluation of a Web site - Worksheet for students
4. Critical Evaluation of Resources - In the research process you will encounter many types of resources including books, articles and web sites. But not everything you find on your topic will be suitable. How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research?
5. Evaluation of information sources from the web- critically evaluate a Web page for authenticity, applicability, authorship, bias, and usability [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. Evaluating Internet Research Sources - scroll near the bottom of the page to find a Checklist for Research Source Evaluation
7. Evaluating Web Pages - techniques to apply and questions to ask
8. Evaluating Web Pages - Duke University [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Evaluation of information sources - This page contains pointers to criteria for evaluating information resources, particularly those on the Internet. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
10. Evaluating Information Found on the Internet - a thoughtful guide to evaluating web and other Internet resources
11. Find it on the internet - introduce pupils to the basic ways of searching for information and how to keep safe on the internet
12. The Five W's of Web Site Evaluation - one page handout in .pdf format [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
13. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources
14. A Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web - six suggestions when examining Web pages [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
15. How to Evaluate Web Resources - a visual guide to evaluating sources on the web
16. Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
17. Research Begins Here - Finding the right material to support your papers is not hard when you know where to look! [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
18. Research Roadmap - an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills from Humboldt State University Library [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
19. Teaching Zack to think (from Alan November) - it is essential that students learn how to validate information.

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