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This document provides guidance on evaluating online information sources for research. It recommends adopting 4 evaluation moves (intent, scope, currency, authority) and a habit of accuracy. It then describes each of these criteria in more detail. The document also provides examples of open access research resources that can be used, such as JSTOR, ScienceDirect, and arXiv. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of keeping detailed notes, adhering to citation styles like APA, and seeking help from mentors and librarians when conducting research.

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IPQ Research Tutorial

This document provides guidance on evaluating online information sources for research. It recommends adopting 4 evaluation moves (intent, scope, currency, authority) and a habit of accuracy. It then describes each of these criteria in more detail. The document also provides examples of open access research resources that can be used, such as JSTOR, ScienceDirect, and arXiv. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of keeping detailed notes, adhering to citation styles like APA, and seeking help from mentors and librarians when conducting research.

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IPQ Research Tutorial

Ms. Christine and Ms. Eva


2023/24
Evaluating Online Information
We recommend adopting 4 moves and a Habit when evaluating online information.
Online Verification Skills, continued
Keep this guide: FOUR MOVES & A HABIT A Guide for Web Literacy and Fact Checking
Evaluating Websites
● The internet can be a very powerful tool to use when conducting scholarly research. Because of the open
nature of the internet, however, it is also especially important to be certain that you are getting your
information from a credible and relevant source.
● A good internet resource is one that is generated by a credible source and should contain information that is
accurate, non-biased and verifiable. A good resource should also contain information that is relevant to your
research interest.
● A poor internet resource that is generated by an unidentifiable source and contains information that is
outdated and makes inaccurate assumptions about the topic. A poor internet resource could also be one
generated by a credible source, though contains information that is not relevant to your topic.

● The checklist is designed to help you locate the best internet resources for your research paper. Not every
good site will contain all the items on the checklist, however, asking some of the basic questions on the list
can lead you to the best possible resource.
Intent

What is the essential purpose of the website (i.e. educational, resource sharing, research, etc.)?

Is there any evidence of a potential bias in the content of the site (i.e. theological, ideological,
political, etc.)?

Are the authors of the website trying to sell you something?


Scope

Does the content of the website cover just one aspect of a subject? Or does it cover multiple
aspects of the subject?

Does the website cover just one point-of-view/perspective or multiple


points-of-view/perspectives?

Is the scope or intended coverage of the topic clearly stated on the site?
Currency

When was the website updated last?

Is there information on when the site was "Updated Last" anywhere on the page?

Are there any "dead" and/or outdated links located anywhere on the site?

Pay attention, too, to the dates of papers you access. Generally, within five years is acceptable
for academic research unless you are looking for historical information or perspective.
Authority

Who is producing the website and what are their credentials?

Look at the URL, .edu sites should always be reliable, but be wary of .com, .org, and .net sites.
Use filter bubbles for better results.

What institution is the website affiliated with? (i.e. university, organization, research center, etc.)?

Does the site contain information about the author, the institution it's affiliated with, and the
background of the author and/or institution?
Audience

Who is the website written for? In other words, who is the intended audience?

Is the content and/or presentation of the website appropriate for the intended audience?

Is the intended audience clearly stated on the site?


Accuracy

What evidence of quality control in terms of content, facts, currency, etc. is there on the website?

Does the website provide references or a list of links that you may potentially use to cross-
reference?

Does the content on the site reflect current knowledge to the best of your knowledge?
Interactivity
Do you need to download any additional software in order to view the content on the site?

Do you have to pay for a subscription or register for the site in order to view the content?

Does the website provide any contact information for the person and/or organization that
developed the content?
OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES
Open Access refers to literature that is freely available "on the public internet,
permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the
full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or
use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers
other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself.
BASE: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine
● This very comprehensive search engine is loaded with materials for all subjects, in almost every format.
● Therefore, the ‘Advanced Search’ option is best for you. Narrow to text, and perhaps even within that option.
Give all the search terms you can.
● Specific works can be searched by DOI. Ask Ms. Eva to help you find that identifier.
JSTOR
Search for millions of images, resources,
articles, and academic papers here. While this is
a subscription resources, an individual may
create a free account and retrieve up to ten
resources, which should be enough for any
paper.
Science Research.com
● So far this has proven to be a very valuable site, bringing 1000s of results from all matter of sources.
● Again, this means an advanced search is most efficient. Be sure to also look only for ‘full text’ materials.
● This site allows a user to create a folder for future reference.
● Use the ‘Cite’ tool for proper APA format.
Encyclopedia of Earth
● The Encyclopedia of Earth is an electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their
interaction with society. The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars,
professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work.
● Hit and miss results but covers such science topics as schizophrenia, genetics, vaccines and cancer, robotics,
and artificial intelligence.
arXiv
● arXiv is a free distribution service and an open-access archive for 2,322,119 scholarly articles in the fields of
physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical
engineering and systems science, and economics. Materials on this site are not peer-reviewed by arXiv.
You’ve found them… now what?
● How to Read a Journal Article

Note what you’ve read, in which article, on which page.


You will need this information when you need to create
a citation.
Citations and Formatting
● Purdue Owl is a writing and citation site, created by Purdue University. It has become the authority in
academic writing and publishing.
● You will be using APA style. Adhering closely to the standards outlined here will make a difference in your
grade. Past papers show that formatting can mean the difference between a C and a B; a B and an A. Pay
attention.
● One strategy is to find a paper in APA format and use it as a template for your own work.
● Keep detailed notes in your research log and keep a rough
bibliography so nothing gets missed.
Finally… ● Pay very close attention to deadlines and keep yourself on track.

● Check in with your mentor,


your librarian, and your
teacher. Ask any of us for
direction or help finding
resources.

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