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WHEN & WHY
WHEN & WHY
WHEN are findings cite-worthy (or not)?
What is the authority (credentials, expertise, experience) of the author/source?
Is information accurate? Can it be triangulated or verified by other sources?
Do you have permission to share images, etc.? If yes, what attribution should you provide?
WHY are particular findings helpful (or not)?
Is it relevant to your research goal?
What perspective(s) does information present and or represent? Are there any missing to consider?
What will be the impact of the information? What will it contribute?
Stepping Stone vs. Cite-Worthy Resources
Stepping Stone vs. Cite-Worthy Resources
“stepping stone” resources
“stepping stone” resources
enerally a summary or reporting of information
Can provide background information and context
Can help you discover names, organizations, terms, articles, links, etc. to explore
This includes YouTube, Wikipedia, and AI-generated content!
“cite-worthy,” ethos-based resources
“cite-worthy,” ethos-based resources
The original “source” of information or report of research
Provides information directly from the expert(s)
Can also serve as a stepping stone even though not “just” a stepping stone
This includes primary and secondary sources that you have evaluated
SIFT Information Evaluation
SIFT Information Evaluation
Tips for Investigating the Source
Tips for Investigating the Source
Use lateral reading skills to learn more about a source from other sources. Below are a few ways to do this:
Media Bias/Fact Check - Check to see if the source has been evaluated by this resource.
Wikipedia - Search for the resource/website name and/or domain and read about the source.
Google - Search Google with the website name filling in the blank to see what you can learn about the website and how it is regarded.
__________ bias
__________ credibility
__________ controversy
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