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GENERAL TIPS
GENERAL TIPS
As well as the non-fiction and reference books in our Library Collection, students may want to use on-line fact-finding for special projects.
It is important for them to learn that not all sites are created equal, however.
We sometimes ask them to search for information on a particular site e.g. an author's web site, or a site we have pre-selected. We also introduce the ways in which they can start to judge the reliability of sites for themselves, ask good questions and respect ownership.
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PLEASE CLICK HERE OR THE IMAGE BELOW FOR ACCESS TO RELIABLE RESEARCH SITES such as Britannica Elementary
Read on for some general research tips:-
Read on for some general research tips:-
In assessing a site two important questions are
WHO?
Look at the URL. Web sites that end in ".gov"; ".edu"; ".org" and ".com" are usually the most reliable. Be aware that ".com" sites are commercial (for profit) sites.
Think about whether the author or organization responsible for the information on a site has the kind or experience, training or reputation that makes them likely to be a good source of information on the topic?
WHY?
Think about whether the information is on a web site intended to "sell" you a product or a particular opinion, or point of view?
WHEN?
Try to work out when the information was posted and whether it is likely to be too outdated.
If you are not sure, ASK whether a site is a good source of information.
Finally, be like a good journalist, and check facts against other sources; list where you got your information and PRACTICE your skills.......
Wikipedia should probably have a special note here. As it is the "encyclopedia that anyone can edit" information on Wikipedia may NOT be reliable. It is a good idea to read their own disclaimer, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:General_disclaimer and even try out the "edit" link at the top of a Wikipedia page (you don't have to actually make or save changes), to see how ANYONE really can edit the content.
You could also try out some of the fun and interesting resources selected by the ALA as great digital media for children.
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