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| Evaluation Tools |
| Take the CRAAP Test.
Evaluate web resources for:
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
(Thanks to Meriam Library University of California, Chico)
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| Academic Research |
1. Don't rely on Google for everything!
2. Focus on scholarly literature (see the Articles tab for more information).
3. Perform more than one search!
4. Evaluate the information you find using the criteria in the box above.
5. Ask for help! The text-a-librarian service is a quick and easy way to get help from a librarian. |
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FIRST YEAR SEMINAR (FYS) |
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Created by TEDTalks (TEDtalksDirector)
Do you trust Google to give you the best search results? See what you think after watching the TEDTalk video above. |
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CREDIBLE GOOGLE SEARCHING |
- Begin your search combining keywords as necessary
- Consider adding a credible URL ending to your search (.gov, .edu, .org)
When adding an ending URL, type your search terms and add the following: site:.gov (make sure no space is in between the colon and the dot).
Also take note that Google automatically assumes the Boolean Operator "AND" in between words. |
Another approach is to:
- Begin your search combining keywords as necessary
- Use the left side filters to narrow your search (click More to see additional options)
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| Online Resource Access |
On Campus:
The Spartan Search catalog and all library databases have automatic access when using a campus computer.
Off Campus:
When off campus, use your regular network username and password to access library resources. If problems occur, contact Darla Haines |
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