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In the context of evaluating web sources using the CRAAP test, which scenario exemplifies a failure in 'Relevance'?
In the context of evaluating web sources using the CRAAP test, which scenario exemplifies a failure in 'Relevance'?
- A fact-checking site funded by a political organization.
- A blog criticizing a recent scientific study, written by a teenager with no scientific background.
- A website on current climate change impacts last updated five years ago.
- A website about the caveman diet hosted on a history site primarily discussing cavemen, not current dietary practices. (correct)
A researcher aims to find scholarly articles on the socio-economic impacts of video gaming. Given the library resources, what is the most efficient search strategy?
A researcher aims to find scholarly articles on the socio-economic impacts of video gaming. Given the library resources, what is the most efficient search strategy?
- Using OneSearch with broad keywords like 'video games' and filtering for books only.
- Starting with Academic Search Premier or a similar multidisciplinary database and using subject-specific keywords. (correct)
- Using Google Advanced Search to exclude all ".com" and ".net" domains.
- Starting with Academic Search Premier and narrowing the subject to 'Criminal Justice'.
A student needs to find detailed statistics on the annual production of smartphones, including bar graphs and pie charts. Which database would likely provide this specific type of information most efficiently?
A student needs to find detailed statistics on the annual production of smartphones, including bar graphs and pie charts. Which database would likely provide this specific type of information most efficiently?
- CQ Researcher.
- Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints.
- Academic Search Premier.
- Statista. (correct)
A researcher locates an article abstract in Reader's Guide but needs the full text. According to the guide, what is the most direct initial step to try and access the complete article?
A researcher locates an article abstract in Reader's Guide but needs the full text. According to the guide, what is the most direct initial step to try and access the complete article?
In evaluating the credibility of sources found within Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints, what primary advantage does this database offer compared to using Wikipedia?
In evaluating the credibility of sources found within Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints, what primary advantage does this database offer compared to using Wikipedia?
A student is writing a paper on a controversial social issue and wants to ensure they consider multiple perspectives. Which database is most suited to efficiently provide credible sources representing various viewpoints on that issue?
A student is writing a paper on a controversial social issue and wants to ensure they consider multiple perspectives. Which database is most suited to efficiently provide credible sources representing various viewpoints on that issue?
If a researcher is looking for a detailed factual report on a major societal topic, but not necessarily a cutting-edge issue, which resource from the options is most likely to provide a comprehensive overview?
If a researcher is looking for a detailed factual report on a major societal topic, but not necessarily a cutting-edge issue, which resource from the options is most likely to provide a comprehensive overview?
When using OneSearch to locate materials for a research paper, what initial step refines the search to resources specifically available at CSUF (California State University, Fullerton)?
When using OneSearch to locate materials for a research paper, what initial step refines the search to resources specifically available at CSUF (California State University, Fullerton)?
What is the most effective strategy to employ the connector words when searching for articles, considering a search about the impact of films specifically on the movie industry?
What is the most effective strategy to employ the connector words when searching for articles, considering a search about the impact of films specifically on the movie industry?
Flashcards
Google Advanced Search
Google Advanced Search
A search engine with advanced options for fine-tuning searches, such as excluding specific types of sites or searching only within certain domains.
Curlie Directory
Curlie Directory
A directory that categorizes information on the Internet into helpful categories, making it easier to find relevant resources.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
A collaborative, open-source encyclopedia where content is posted anonymously and should be cross-checked with other sources.
Pew and Gallup
Pew and Gallup
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The CRAAP Test
The CRAAP Test
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Library Databases
Library Databases
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OneSearch
OneSearch
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US Newsstream / California Custom News
US Newsstream / California Custom News
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Reader's Guide
Reader's Guide
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Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier
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Study Notes
- The text provides information on library instruction for COMM 101: Writing for Mass Media.
- Explains where to find facts for news media writing, covering the internet and library resources.
The Internet: Search Engines
- Google Advanced Search provides fine-tuning capabilities, such as excluding certain sites or searching specific domains.
- Curlie Directory categorizes information, helpful for finding sites about topics like bullying (Society → Issues → Violence & Abuse → Youth → Bullying).
The Internet: Encyclopedias
- Wikipedia can be consulted for initial information but requires cross-checking due to anonymous contributions.
- Encyclopedia.com and Britannica.com are convenient but may have limitations like abbreviated or older information.
The Internet: Fact Sites
- Pew Research Center focuses on societal topics and facts. URL: https://www.pewresearch.org/topics/
- Gallup Poll also focuses societal topics and facts. URL: https://news.gallup.com/poll/trends.aspx
- Facts links (messy organization): www.refdesk.com
- Fact-checking sites include www.snopes.com, leadstories.com, checkyourfact.com and www.factcheck.org
- Biography.com offers biographical facts on famous people.
- Demographics information can be found at https://datausa.io, http://www.city-data.com, and https://data.census.gov
- Web sites Evaluation Uses the "CRAAP" test (Current, Relevant, Authoritative, Accurate, Purpose) to evaluate sources.
Library Resources
- Start at the Library's homepage: www.library.fullerton.edu
Library Resources: Databases
- Contain databases and online articles.
Library Resources: OneSearch
- Library's catalog, useful to search all books and e-books.
Library Resources: Get Help
- Instant help via chat box with a librarian, available at specified times.
Databases: Newspaper Databases
- US Newsstream offers full-text articles from major US newspapers (NY Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, etc.) going back 30 years.
- California Custom News searches smaller California newspapers like OC Register, Riverside Press Enterprise.
Databases: Magazine Databases
- Reader's Guide searches general magazines like Time, People, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan.
- Business Source Premier searches business magazines like Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., Money magazine.
- Magazine databases may only provide abstracts, but a "referral" button can lead to full text or Interlibrary Loan options.
Databases: Scholarly Journal Databases
- Academic Search Premier is a multidisciplinary database for scholarly articles.
Databases: Facts Databases
- Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints is a hub for speech topics which contains a "Browse Issues" section, providing statistics, articles, etc.
- CQ Researcher provides detailed reports on societal topics from the last century. Note that you should sort for the most recent information.
Databases: Encyclopedias and Statistics
- Gale E-books or Oxford Reference serves as the university encyclopedia databases.
- Statista provides statistics, graphs, and charts on various topics.
Library Resources: OneSearch
- Use Advanced Search and set to CSUF to find books and e-books.
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