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Which of these online sources would you consider using for research?
Which of these online sources would you consider using for research?
- www.tokyouniversity.edu
- www.upd.edu.ph (correct)
- www.heyheyheynewsinquirer.com
- www.science.wordpress.com
Information from URLs with .gov domains is typically accurate and reliable.
Information from URLs with .gov domains is typically accurate and reliable.
True (A)
Which of the following is a red flag while assessing the credibility of a source?
Which of the following is a red flag while assessing the credibility of a source?
- Formal writing style
- Information is accurate
- URLs with .edu
- Information is obviously biased (correct)
Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on the Law of Supply and Demand?
Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on the Law of Supply and Demand?
Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on accumulating wealth?
Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on accumulating wealth?
Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on traders with excellent track records of profitability?
Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on traders with excellent track records of profitability?
Which of the following texts would you use for a research regarding the Holocaust?
Which of the following texts would you use for a research regarding the Holocaust?
Which material will you use for a research on electromagnetism?
Which material will you use for a research on electromagnetism?
Which of these sources would you use for a research on Marxism?
Which of these sources would you use for a research on Marxism?
Which of these online sources would you consider using for a research?
Which of these online sources would you consider using for a research?
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Study Notes
Evaluating Sources
- There are two types of sources: primary and secondary.
- Primary sources:
- Original, first-hand information
- Examples: diaries, speeches, transcriptions, surveys, government reports, paintings, literary writings, photographs, scientific experiments and research results
- Secondary sources:
- Accounts of events or interpretations of creative or scientific works
- Examples: biographies, article reviews, journal articles, research publications
Location of Sources
- Physical sources:
- Books, journals, articles, etc.
- Electronic sources:
- Online articles, websites, etc.
Criteria in Evaluating Sources
- Relevance:
- How well does the source support the research topic?
- Check the title, table of contents, summary, introduction, or headings to determine relevance
- Authority:
- Is the author's name identified?
- Is the author's background, education, or training related to the topic?
- Check the university's website to verify the author's affiliation
- Check for publications and citations
- Currency:
- What is the date of publication?
- In most fields, data from older publications may no longer be valid
- Prefer sources with a publication date within the last five years
- Contents/Accuracy:
- Does the author have a lot of citations and/or a bibliography?
- Is the tone and style of writing formal?
- Is the information inaccurate or biased?
- Verify findings with multiple sources to ensure accuracy
Additional Tips
- Avoid using blogs or personal homepages and wiki sites
- Check the URL for top-level domains such as .edu, .gov, .net, and .org
- Evaluate websites using criteria such as accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, and coverage
- Be cautious of sources with obvious biases or prejudices
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