Today’s Goals: As you sit down: Log on to computer Get out your packet Pick-up handouts at front of room Introduce RADCAB Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate.

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Today’s Goals: As you sit down: Log on to computer Get out your packet Pick-up handouts at front of room Introduce RADCAB Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Which book would you likely use for research? Today’s Goals: 1.Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Introducing RADCAB A mnemonic device to help us remember how to evaluate websites. Write the definition down on your handout. Today’s Goals: 1.Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources RADCABRADCAB ELEVANCE* PPROPRIATENESS ETAIL URRENCY UTHORITY* IAS

Relevancy Using specific keywords and phrases that relate to our research questions to focus our search and keep on task. Is the information relevant to the question at hand? 2.Am I on the right track? Write the definition and these questions down. Today’s Goals: 1. Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Relevancy Tips Focus questions first Search terms/ key words (phrases) from the question Don’t type the whole question in as your search term Write these tips down Today’s Goals: Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Let’s look at a website Look at this site and answer the two questions on relevancy for this site. 1.Is the information relevant to the question at hand? 2.Am I on the right track? Write down your answers Today’s Goals: 1. Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Authority The author is qualified to write about the topic 1) Who is the author? 2) Is the author an expert? Write the definition and these questions down. Today’s Goals: 1.Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Authority Tips 1)Look at bottom of page 2)Look for “About Us” section 3)Go to “Home” or “Main” A)Look at bottom of page B)Look for “About Us” Today’s Goals: 1.Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Who is an expert? Dr. Herriot (or Phd) James Harriot, DVM. Affiliated with a museum, university, or zoo An WELL KNOWN organization specializing in the topic (Ex: ASPCA site if researching animal cruelty) Today’s Goals: 1.Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Look at Second Site Look at this site and answer the two questions on authority for this site. Who is the author? Is the author an expert? Write down your answers Today’s Goals: 1.Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Remember: Evaluate: Relevancy Appropriateness Detail Currency Authority Bias Today’s Goals: 1.Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources

Resources for you to look at: Look at back of books for suggested websites. Look for well known organizations,.edu, or.gov as a starting point National Geographic Animals A-Z Animals Before the bell rings: 1.Find a RADCAB’d site. 2.Print out page from the website you have found. 3.Take notes in your packet.