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how to look things upf i n d i n g fa c t s : g o o d , b a d & c r a a p

by j e s s a m y n w e s t

People ask their

friends when they

have information

needs.

But if your friend

gives you bad

information…

how can you verify?

go to

the library!

b a c k i n t h e d a y …

LIBRARY =

resources +

people to

help you use

them

LIBRARY

• Primary vs. Secondary

sources

• How to cite sources

• Fact vs. opinion

• Information relevant

to your assignment

INTERNET =

lots of stuff

& you have to

make your

own decisions

INTERNET

• Most results

• Any time

• All types

• You filter it yourself

• People may be trying to

trick you

• "Fake News" • Hoaxes • Bad Information

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C R A A P

C U R R E N C Y R E L E VA N C E A U T H O R I T Y

A C C U R A C Y P U R P O S E

C U R R E N C Y

Do I need current information for this?

Is the source up to date?

R E L E VA N C E

Does this relate to my topic?

Have I compared this with other sources?

A U T H O R I T Y

Who is responsible for this source?

What do I know about the source from context?

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A C C U R A C Y

Who else vouches for this source?

How could I verify this information?

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P U R P O S E

Is this fact, opinion, or propaganda?

Does the point of view seem unbiased?

Why did the author write this?

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Less CRAAP

More FACTS Better Research

Better work