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Evaluating
Information |
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| When
preparing an assignment, presentation or assessment, it's important to
know something about the accuracy, authenticity and origins of the
information you are using.
Be cautious! Check that the information is as reliable, up-to-date, and credible as possible. |
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| AUTHOR Look for an author who is reliable and credible - someone who knows their subject |
CHECKLIST Author's name is listed on the document Author's qualifications, job experience, publications are listed Author's qualifications match the subject of the document Author can be contacted - via email address, organisation address |
| ACCURACY Be careful! Anyone can publish anything on the web. This increases the likelihood of finding inaccurate, misleading or false information |
CHECKLIST
No spelling and grammatical errors are evident Reference sources are listed Links to other sources are relevant |
| FRESHNESS Choose up-to-date information |
CHECKLIST
Date information was created is noted Date of last update is noted Reference sources are current Links to other sites are functioning |
| BIAS Think critically about everything you read. Be alert to persuasive techniques, advertising, and one-sided arguments |
CHECKLIST
Tone isn't argumentative or persuasive No stereotypes or demeaning labels are evident |