Evaluating Sources
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How to Evaluate SourcesWorld Geography
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1. Primary - any item, person, or thing that was present or created during the time that is being studied.
2.3. Secondary - a source that was
created based on the original source
Types of Sources
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Is your information current?
Copyright & Publishing Date
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Do they have any authority in the subject?
Author Credentials
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Who was it made for?Is it appropriate for you?
Cascadia link
Audience and Purpose
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Do they cite their sources? Are those sources credible?
Compare information with other sites and your own background knowledge. Do their facts match up with other sources?
Fact and Sources Check
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Expression of Opinion● Does the amount take away from the facts?
Bias
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1. Persuasive or “loaded” language2. Misquoting a source3. Flawed research4. Using selective facts and/or stretching
the facts
How to Spot Bias
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When you use another person’s words, ideas, or product and do not give them credit.
1. use quotes2. use parentheticals to give the author credit ()
- go at the end of a paragraph3. Works cited page
Plagiarism