1. Basic persuasion research question: What can or should be done about ______________ ?

2. SAMPLE TOPIC: Domestic (pet) animal overpopulation Question: What can be done about animal overpopulation?

3. Evaluating Sources CARRDSS A process for evaluating sources

4. CARRDSS a mnemonic acronym (a pronounceable word made up of the first letters of other words) CredibilityDate AccuracySource ReliabilityScope and Purpose Relevance

5. Google search: “animal overpopulation” 1.http://www.idausa.org /facts/overpopulation.htmlhttp://www.idausa.org /facts/overpopulation.html 2.http://www.americanhumane.org /protecting- animals/adoption-pet-care/issues-information/pet-overpopulation.htmlhttp://www.americanhumane.org /protecting- animals/adoption-pet-care/issues-information/pet-overpopulation.html 3.http://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Overpopulation_in_companion _animalshttp://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Overpopulation_in_companion _animals 4.http://www.sniksnak.com /overpopulation.htmlhttp://www.sniksnak.com /overpopulation.html 5.http://www.humanesociety.org /issues/pet_overpopul ation/facts/overpopulation_estimates.htmlhttp://www.humanesociety.org /issues/pet_overpopul ation/facts/overpopulation_estimates.html

6. C redibility Why is credibility an important factor during evaluation? Describe at least three ways an author’s credibility can be checked.

7. C redibility Evaluating a source’s credibility includes finding out what kinds of other web sites are linked to it. –Are other credible organizations willing to be associated? Link: http://www.sniksnak.com /overpopulation.htmlLink: http://www.sniksnak.com /overpopulation.html

8. A ccuracy What questions should you ask when searching for accuracy on a web site? How would you evaluate this site base don accuracy?

9. R ecognizing Bias How can a print or Web resource be biased?