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SELECT a topic ASK questions PLAN to find answers
ORGANIZE information COMMUNICATE
SYNTHESIZE into an original work REFLECT on the process and product
COLLECT information

STEP FOUR: COLLECT information

1. Are you using multiple sources (books, encyclopedias, internet, etc.)? Do not just use the Internet or just one book!

2. Are you searching correctly and thoroughly?
Ask for help if you need it.
CLICK HERE to learn how to search the Internet.

3. Are the sources good, trustworthy, accurate, current & unbiased?
Ask yourself these questions:
  • Trustworthy: Who created the source?
        Do they know what they are talking about?
  • Accurate: Is the information correct?
  • Current: Is the information recent? Check for dates!
  • Unbiased: Does the source present all views on the topic?
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    CLICK HERE for websites that will teach you about evaluating internet sources.

    QUIZ TIME!!! Use your skills to evaluate a website!
    Go to http://www.dhmo.org/.     Look at this site carefully and then answer these questions:

    Can you find who created this site?
    Choice 1 Yes
     Choice 2 No
    Is the information correct?
    Choice 1 No, the information is false.
     Choice 2 Yes, the information is correct but misleading.
    Has this website been updated recently?
    Choice 1 Yes
     Choice 2 No
    What is Dihydrogen Monoxide?
    Is this a good website to use as an information source?
    Choice 1 No way- it is a hoax website!
     Choice 2 Sure- this website is a great source of information.


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