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Evaluating Sources of Information
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).
Related LibGuide: Searching by Kendell Fitzgerald
- Date:
- Thursday, March 22, 2018
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:30am
- Time Zone:
- Atlantic Time (change)
- Location:
- Online through Skype
- Zone:
- All Zones
- Categories:
- Library Services
*** BEFORE YOU REGISTER ***
To participate in an online session, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- You must have access to a computer with Lync/Skype for Business installed. If you do not have the software, you will be required to install a web app plugin that will allow you to attend as a guest
- You must have an audio output device connected (headphones or speakers) to be able to hear the instructor
- You must have an audio input device (webcam or microphone) connected whether you wish to participate verbally or not. If you do not wish to speak, you may type in the chat window
- Experience using chat
- Experience copy/pasting text and URLs
If you do not meet the above requirements, please consider registering for an in-person session or requesting a one-on-one consult.
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