Good Research
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Goal
By the end of this presentation, students will be able to evaluate research
This will aid in putting together the presentation we just started to work on
Issues with ResearchHuge quantity of information (how do you decide?)
Sensationalized sources (newspapers, tabloids, websites,etc)
Propaganda (vote for me, buy this, accept me)
Bias/motivation
Consequences of Poor Source Use
Lack of credibility
Lack of readership
Death, destruction, and despair... for your project
Little pieces of your teacher’s soul die
How do I evaluate sources?
Read the Preface
Browse through the Table of Contents-this will give you an overview of the source
Check for citations
They could lead to related material
Consider the tone, style, level of information, and assumptions the author makes about the reader
do they match your needs?
Fact, Fiction, or Propaganda?
How do I evaluate sources?
Is the language objective or emotional?
Emotionally charged writing lacks credibility in research
Is it opinion-based?
Does the author offer reasons for stance? Is he/she reputable?
Check for Accuracy
Is it timely?
Information older than your teacher is a bad choice
How do I evaluate sources?
How credible is the author?
IF the author is a dude that knows a guy, it may not be credible
Are there vague or sweeping generalizations that aren’t backed up with evidence?
Making assumptions can damage your argument
Are arguments very one-sided with no acknowledgement of other view points?
Credibility can be affected if all sides aren’t addressed
Print vs. Internet: BasicsPrint Sources
Traditional print sources go through an extensive publication process
Editing and article review
Fact checkers
Editors
Internet Sources
Anyone with a computer and access to the internet can publish something
Lack Reviewers
Lack fact checkers
Lack editors
Print vs. Internet: BiasPrint Sources
More $$, making it harder to manipulate
Publishers want $$, so they won’t do what interest groups want
Internet Sources
Online text might be misleading
Websites that seem factual could be lying to you (WHAAAAT???)