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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