We encounter information on a daily basis whether we are reading exercise recommendations a friend shared on Facebook or evaluating a journal article to use in practice, to update a policy, etc.  How do we know that the information we read, share and/or cite is trustworthy and accurate? Acquire the tools to help you judge if a resource is credible, relevant and authoritative.

This session:

• Provides an overview of critical appraisal and fact checking techniques
• Illustrates using the CRAAP tool to evaluate online resources
• Illustrates using critical appraisal checklists to evaluate original research and synthesis

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the importance of evaluating information sources before sharing or citing
• Select the appropriate evaluation tool according to information source
• Identify inaccuracies and other red flags in the information you find

Recommended for: Staff, physicians and/or researchers engaged in sharing and/or reviewing information for use in practice or in the creation of knowledge resources (guidelines, policies, pamphlets, original research).