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The document outlines five criteria for evaluating information: authority, objectivity, accuracy and reliability, currency, and scope. It defines each criterion and provides examples of questions to consider for each when evaluating a source, such as checking an author's credentials for authority, verifying statistics and publications for accuracy, determining if information is fact-based or biased for objectivity, considering the date for currency, and assessing coverage for the intended audience for scope.
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Select five sources related to your research topic. Use the guide below to help you evaluate the sources.
Currency: The timeliness of the information:
· When was the information published or posted?Ìý
· Has the information been revised or updated?
· Is the information current or out-of-date for your topic?
· Are the links functional?
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs:
· Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?Ìý
· Who is the intended audience?Ìý
· Is the information level appropriate (i.e. not too basic or advanced for your needs)?Ìý
· Would you be comfortable using this source in a research paper?
Authority: The source of the information:
· Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?Ìý
· What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?Ìý
· What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?Ìý
· Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?Ìý
· Does the URL (ex. .gov, .org, .com, etc.) reveal anything about the author or source?
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content:
· Is the information supported by evidence?
· Has the information been reviewed or refereed?Ìý
· Can you verify any of the information in another source?Ìý
· Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?Ìý
· Is it free of spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
Purpose: The reason the information exists:
· What is the purpose of the information?Ìý
· Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?Ìý
· Is the information fact? Opinion? Propaganda?Ìý
· Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?Ìý
· Is it free of political, ideological, cultural, religious, or personal biases?Ìý
For each source, use the questions listed in the guide above to help you evaluate the credibility.
For each criterion, answer the questions as appropriate, then rank each of the parts from 1 to 10 (1 = unreliable, 10 = excellent).
Add up the scores to give you an idea of whether you should use the resource based on the following rating scale:
45–50 Excellent
40–44
Good
35–39
Average
30–34
Borderline Acceptable
Below 30
Unacceptable
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Select five sources related to your research topic. Use the guide below to help you evaluate the sources.
Currency: The timeliness of the information:
· When was the information published or posted?Ìý
· Has the information been revised or updated?
· Is the information current or out-of-date for your topic?
· Are the links functional?
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs:
· Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?Ìý
· Who is the intended audience?Ìý
· Is the information level appropriate (i.e. not too basic or advanced for your needs)?Ìý
· Would you be comfortable using this source in a research paper?
Authority: The source of the information:
· Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?Ìý
· What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?Ìý
· What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?Ìý
· Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?Ìý
· Does the URL (ex. .gov, .org, .com, etc.) reveal anything about the author or source?
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content:
· Is the information supported by evidence?
· Has the information been reviewed or refereed?Ìý
· Can you verify any of the information in another source?Ìý
· Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?Ìý
· Is it free of spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
Purpose: The reason the information exists:
· What is the purpose of the information?Ìý
· Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?Ìý
· Is the information fact? Opinion? Propaganda?Ìý
· Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?Ìý
· Is it free of political, ideological, cultural, religious, or personal biases?Ìý
For each source, use the questions listed in the guide above to help you evaluate the credibility.
For each criterion, answer the questions as appropriate, then rank each of the parts from 1 to 10 (1 = unreliable, 10 = excellent).
Add up the scores to give you an idea of whether you should use the resource based on the following rating scale:
45–50 Excellent
40–44
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35–39
Average
30–34
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Below 30
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Chapter 4
Information Literacy
Chapter TopicsEvaluating the ResourceEvaluating AuthorityEvaluating CurrencyEvaluating the ContentEvaluating Multimedia
The Big Picture
Learning ObjectivesUse a set of criteria to evaluate information and information sources.Identify specific criteria that should be used to evaluate Web pages for credibility and appropriateness.
Topic Scenario QuestionsHow will you even begin to sort through the millions of Websites devoted to nutrition?Realizing the contradictory information on nutrition presented on the Internet, how will you determine which information is credible and which is not?How well do you think you will be able to judge which information you find is accurate and that which is inaccurate?
Topic Scenario QuestionsDo you think you will be able to successfully select the kinds of resources that will be appropriate to support your information? If so, on what criteria will you base your selection? If not, what do you need to know to make an effective choice?How will you find data that you can translate into information that your patients will understand, knowing that most of your patients have limited backgrounds in health-related topics, especially nutrition?
Benefits of
Effective Information AnalysisInformation used will be accurate.
Decisions will be more appropriate.
Your credibility is increased.
Evaluating the Resource
Elements to be evaluated:How information is publishedTimelinesTypes of publications (how information is communicated)
Publication TimelineInfluences of timelineConsiderationsHow important is up-to-the-minute information? (history versus technology example)How important is behind-the scenes information?How can you use both current and progressively
older information?What are the best resources for each of these?
The Publication Timeline
Journals and MagazinesTypes of PublicationsScholarly journalsTrade publicationsPopular magazinesCredibility Factors to Consider AuthorSources of informationArticle review processExamples of each type of publication Primary and secondary sources
Credibility Factors to ConsiderAuthorSources of informationArticle review processExamples of each type of publicationPrimary and secondary sources
Organization of a Scholarly ArticleAbstractKeywordsIntroductionLiterature ReviewMethodsResultsDiscussionConclusionReferences
Evaluating AuthorityThe AuthorSponsorshipExpertiseAcademic background and credentialsWork-related or other experienceLicensure or certificationAffiliationOther publicationsContact information
The PublisherUniversity pressTrade pressGovernmental agencyNot-for-profit organizationSpecialized pressAn individual
Sponsor or OwnerMeaning of sponsorshipTypes of URLsURL extensionOwner’s reason for presenting the information
Evaluating CurrencyPrint Material Time elapsed from writing to publicationAge of referencesDate and edition of a publicationWebsitesDate of most .Evaluating sources
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Currency: The timeliness of the information:
· When was the information published or posted?Ìý
· Has the information been revised or updated?
· Is the information current or out-of-date for your topic?
· Are the links functional?
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs:
· Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?Ìý
· Who is the intended audience?Ìý
· Is the information level appropriate (i.e. not too basic or advanced for your needs)?Ìý
· Would you be comfortable using this source in a research paper?
Authority: The source of the information:
· Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?Ìý
· What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?Ìý
· What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?Ìý
· Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?Ìý
· Does the URL (ex. .gov, .org, .com, etc.) reveal anything about the author or source?
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content:
· Is the information supported by evidence?
· Has the information been reviewed or refereed?Ìý
· Can you verify any of the information in another source?Ìý
· Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?Ìý
· Is it free of spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
Purpose: The reason the information exists:
· What is the purpose of the information?Ìý
· Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?Ìý
· Is the information fact? Opinion? Propaganda?Ìý
· Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?Ìý
· Is it free of political, ideological, cultural, religious, or personal biases?Ìý
For each source, use the questions listed in the guide above to help you evaluate the credibility.
For each criterion, answer the questions as appropriate, then rank each of the parts from 1 to 10 (1 = unreliable, 10 = excellent).
Add up the scores to give you an idea of whether you should use the resource based on the following rating scale:
45–50 Excellent
40–44
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35–39
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30–34
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Below 30
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How Do You Evaluate Information?
Chapter 4
Information Literacy
Chapter TopicsEvaluating the ResourceEvaluating AuthorityEvaluating CurrencyEvaluating the ContentEvaluating Multimedia
The Big Picture
Learning ObjectivesUse a set of criteria to evaluate information and information sources.Identify specific criteria that should be used to evaluate Web pages for credibility and appropriateness.
Topic Scenario QuestionsHow will you even begin to sort through the millions of Websites devoted to nutrition?Realizing the contradictory information on nutrition presented on the Internet, how will you determine which information is credible and which is not?How well do you think you will be able to judge which information you find is accurate and that which is inaccurate?
Topic Scenario QuestionsDo you think you will be able to successfully select the kinds of resources that will be appropriate to support your information? If so, on what criteria will you base your selection? If not, what do you need to know to make an effective choice?How will you find data that you can translate into information that your patients will understand, knowing that most of your patients have limited backgrounds in health-related topics, especially nutrition?
Benefits of
Effective Information AnalysisInformation used will be accurate.
Decisions will be more appropriate.
Your credibility is increased.
Evaluating the Resource
Elements to be evaluated:How information is publishedTimelinesTypes of publications (how information is communicated)
Publication TimelineInfluences of timelineConsiderationsHow important is up-to-the-minute information? (history versus technology example)How important is behind-the scenes information?How can you use both current and progressively
older information?What are the best resources for each of these?
The Publication Timeline
Journals and MagazinesTypes of PublicationsScholarly journalsTrade publicationsPopular magazinesCredibility Factors to Consider AuthorSources of informationArticle review processExamples of each type of publication Primary and secondary sources
Credibility Factors to ConsiderAuthorSources of informationArticle review processExamples of each type of publicationPrimary and secondary sources
Organization of a Scholarly ArticleAbstractKeywordsIntroductionLiterature ReviewMethodsResultsDiscussionConclusionReferences
Evaluating AuthorityThe AuthorSponsorshipExpertiseAcademic background and credentialsWork-related or other experienceLicensure or certificationAffiliationOther publicationsContact information
The PublisherUniversity pressTrade pressGovernmental agencyNot-for-profit organizationSpecialized pressAn individual
Sponsor or OwnerMeaning of sponsorshipTypes of URLsURL extensionOwner’s reason for presenting the information
Evaluating CurrencyPrint Material Time elapsed from writing to publicationAge of referencesDate and edition of a publicationWebsitesDate of most .Evaluating sources
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