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There are three types of publications that may appear in the search results of many social and behavioral sciences databases. These are:

Scholarly sources -- intended for use in support of conducting in-depth research, often containing specialized vocabulary and extensive references to sources. The content has been reviewed by academic peers to ensure the reliability of methods used and the validity of findings. Scholarly sources help answer the "So What?" question in academic writing and lay the foundation for discovering connections between variables, issues, or events.

Popular sources -- intended for a general audience of readers, they are written typically to entertain, inform, or persuade. Popular sources help you answer who, what, when, and where questions and are essential for finding information about current events or issues. Popular sources range from research-oriented [but lacking complete citations to sources] to special interest, agenda-driven publications.

Trade publications --intended to share general news, trends, and opinions among practitioners in a certain industry or profession. Although generally written by experts, they are not considered scholarly because they peer-reviewed and do not focus on advancing new knowledge discovery or reporting research results. Trade journals, however, are an essential source of information in the field of business and specialized industries [e.g., tourism, environmental studies, agriculture, manufacturing, etc.].

Adapted from text originally created by Holly Burt, Behavioral Sciences Librarian, USC Libraries, April 2018. Thank you, Holly!

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Research Guides: Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper: Scholarly vs. Popular Publications

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There are three types of publications that may appear in the search results of many social and behavioral sciences databases. These are: Scholarly sources -- intended for use in support of conducting in-depth research, often containing specialized vocabulary and extensive references to sources.

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Steps to determine if a source is relevant:

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Steps to determine if a source is relevant:

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Reading a Scholarly Article | Piktochart Visual Editor

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This video will explain how to evaluate the purpose of a website or other information source.

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How to Know If a Source Is Reliable by Shmoop

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How do you know an information source is of quality and worth using?

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How do you know an information source is of quality and worth using?

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Learners use valid information and reasoned
conclusions to make ethical decisions in the
creation of knowledge by:
3. Making critical choices about
information sources to use.

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Why is evaluating sources for credibility important?

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These videos are helpful for navigating digital information sources and media.

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Crash Course Playlist: Navigating Digital Information

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Crash Course Playlist: Navigating Digital Information

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In 10 episodes, John Green will teach you how to navigate the internet! We've partnered with MediaWise, The Poynter Institute, and The Stanford History Educa...

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Research Minute: Scholarly vs. Popular Articles

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When using sources on controversial topics its especially important to identify bias. When a document has bias it doesn't indicate its historical quality. The most important thing is to recognize the bias and anaylze with the viewpoints in mind.
What is the likely bias (if any) of the author (individual or institution)?*
The purpose of the author in presenting ideas, opinions, or research may in part determine the usefulness of the source. Does the source show political, cultural or other bias? Are opposing points of view represented? Is this information verified in other sources? You may not be able to evaluate the objectivity of any single resource until you have looked at all your resources. Even biased sources can sometimes be used, if you are aware of the bias.

Where to find in Books or Articles
The book jacket or back of book may have information that can help you determine bias; articles may have information at the beginning or end of the article. The credentials of the author may give you clues to bias.

Where to Find on Web Sites
On Web sites, there may be an "about us," or "about this site," or "who we are" page that details what causes or ideas the site stands for. The Cato Institute states very clearly what their special interests are:

* Park, Kathryn. "5 Steps to Evaluation - Information Ethics - LibGuides at COM Library." COM Library, Information for Life. Accessed March 9, 2015. http://libguides.com.edu/content.php?pid=116546&sid=1008738.

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Spence School Library: US History - 10th Grade Spring Research Paper, Dr. Johnson: Source Evaluation!

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When using sources on controversial topics its especially important to identify bias. When a document has bias it doesn't indicate its historical quality. The most important thing is to recognize the bias and anaylze with the viewpoints in mind.

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Primary vs. Secondary Sources: The Differences Explained | Scribbr 🎓

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Who is the author of the information? What are his or her qualifications?

RADCAB Elementary & High School Posters

RADCAB Rubric: Information Evaluation Assessment Tool

A critical thinking assessment tool for online information

is a mnemonic acronym for information evaluation created by Karen M. Christensson, MS Library Media Education

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RADCAB (TM) is a mnemonic acronym for information evaluation. RADCAB (TM) is your vehicle for information evaluation. Find more about each of the RADCAB concepts - Relevancy, Appropriateness, Currency, Authority and Bias. Visit radcab.com.

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These websites provide guiding questions and resources for evaluating information sources.

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Social media is changing the way we get

our news fake news can be found embedded

in traditional news social media or fake

news sites and has no basis in fact but

is presented as being factually accurate

this has allowed hackers controls even

politicians to use the net to spread

disinformation online our children can

struggle to separate fact from fiction

thanks to the spread of fake news here

are some basic strategies to help them

develop critical digital literacy talk

to them children rely more on their

family than social media for their news

so talk to them about what is going on

read many people share stories who don't

actually read encourage your kids to

read beyond the headline check teach

children quick and easy ways to check

the reliability of information like

considering the source doing a search to

double-check the author's credibility

seeing if the information is available

on reputable sites and using credible

fact-checking websites to get more

information

get involved digital literacy is about

participation teach your kids to be

honest vigilant and creative digital

citizens fake news spreads

misinformation and anxiety among

schoolchildren but they are more

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think if we give them the tools to tell

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What is fake news and misinformation? | Internet Matters

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What is fake news and misnformation? | Internet Matters. Find out how to protect young people to from the impact of misinformation.

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Fake News?!?

Fake news and false information is widely spread on the Internet. How can you tell if what you are reading is real? Here are some sources to help:

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CSSLibraryGuides: K-12 Resources for Elementary and High School Students: Evaluate Sources

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Skip to Main Content It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. Fake news and false information is widely spread on the Internet.

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Turn on the TV, browse a blog, or flip through a magazine, and you’ll be bombarded with complex messages, often intended to persuade or manipulate. Arm yourself with the tools to become a smart and savvy media consumer!

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Co-Co's AdverSmarts: An Interactive Unit on Food Marketing on the Web

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National Geographic: How to Sport Fake News

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National Geographic: How to Sport Fake News

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Can you believe everything you read? Not always. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between real-life headlines and made-up ones-especially on the Internet. And some people try to trick you on purpose. Follow these tips for sniffing out fake news.

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Can you believe everything you read? Not always. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between real-life headlines and made-up ones-especially on the Internet. And some people try to trick you on purpose. Follow these tips for sniffing out fake news.

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National Geographic: Kids Get Smart About Fake News

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