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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Aim:''' How do I research an article for an essay using the DOE Library Services website or any other website/websource?<br />
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'''Do Now:''' Answer the following Questions in your notebook:<br />
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* What is research? <br />
* What are Research Skills?<br />
* What is Wikipedia?<br />
* What is a Citation?<br />
* Is it okay to cite Wikipedia?<br />
* How do you trust the information you are viewing/receiving online?<br />
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'''Lesson Overview:'''<br />
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| align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Item'''<br />
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Approx Time'''<br />
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| Do Now||3-5 Min<br />
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| Mini Lesson||15-20 Min<br />
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| Activity||15 Min<br />
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| Discussion||5-7 Min<br />
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= Research Skills =<br />
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== Evaluating Web Resources ==<br />
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'''Checklist for Evaluating Web Resources'''<br />
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Is the Web a good research tool? This question is dependent on the researcher's objective. As in traditional print resources one must use a method of critical analysis to determine its value. Here is a checklist for evaluating web resources to help in that determination.<br />
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=== Authority ===<br />
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* Is the information reliable?<br />
* Check the author's credentials and affiliation. Is the author an expert in the field?<br />
* Does the resource have a reputable organization or expert behind it?<br />
* Are the sources of information stated? Can you verify the information?<br />
* Can the author be contacted for clarification?<br />
* Check for organizational or author biases.<br />
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==== Scope ====<br />
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* Is the material at this site useful, unique, accurate or is it derivative, repetitious, or doubtful?<br />
* Is the information available in other formats?<br />
* Is the purpose of the resource clearly stated? Does it fulfill its purpose?<br />
* What items are included in the resource? What subject area, time period, formats or types of material are covered?<br />
* Is the information factual or opinion?<br />
* Does the site contain original information or simply links?<br />
* How frequently is the resource updated?<br />
* Does the site have clear and obvious pointers to new content?<br />
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==== Format and Presentation ====<br />
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* Is the information easy to get to? How many links does it take to get to something useful?<br />
* What is the quality of the graphical images? Do these images enhance the resource or distract from the content?<br />
* Is the target audience or intended users clearly indicated?<br />
* Is the arrangement of links uncluttered?<br />
* Does the site have its own search engine?<br />
* Is the site easily browsable or searchable?<br />
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==== Cost and Accessibility ====<br />
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* Is the site available on a consistent basis?<br />
* Is response time fast?<br />
* Does the site have a text-based alternative?<br />
* How many links lead to a dead-end?<br />
* Is this a fee-based site? Can non-members still have access to part of the site?<br />
* Must you register a name and password before using the site?<br />
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==== Other Tips ====<br />
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* Check the header and footer information to determine the author and source.<br />
* In the URL, a tilde ~ usually indicated a personal web directory rather than being part of the organization's official web site.<br />
* In order to verify an author's credentials, you may need to consult some printed sources such as Who's Who in * America or the Biography Index.<br />
* Check and compare the web site to others which are both similar and different.<br />
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== Resource Web Links ==<br />
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* Using Google Advance Search Methods [http://www.myextrahelpteacher.com/index.php?title=Google_Search_Tips_%26_Tricks Google Tips]<br />
* [http://www.myextrahelpteacher.com MyExtraHelpTeacher.com]<br />
* [http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nysl_me_nycitysl Gale Database Search]<br />
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== Classwork & Homework == <br />
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'''Classwork:''' Continue to work on Chart for New Deal<br />
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'''Homework:''' Complete Chart for The New Deal</div>MainPage>Admin