Toolkit Source type group activity This is an in class activity designed for a WR 121 class that has already read some assigned readings on a topic. Their assignment is to find 2-3 additional sources to write a paper on something within the bigger topic (no specific type of source is required). Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Evaluating
Toolkit The C.R.A.P. Test in action: Websites This 5-minute video demonstrates using the C.R.A.P. test (Currency, Reliability, Authority, and Purpose/Point of view) to evaluate websites on the topic of performance enhancing drugs in sports. Resource Type: Video Categories: Evaluating
Toolkit Using audience, author, bias to evaluate articles In small groups, students read an assigned article, articulate audience and bias, and find out more about the author or magazine. Students consider: How do these factors affect your decision to use an article? Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Evaluating
Toolkit Website evaluation for bias, authority and currency: In class activity Students are prompted to select the best information source for a WR 122 essay from a short list URLs. They are prompted to consider the authority, bias, and currency in order to chose the most valuable. Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Evaluating
Toolkit What are library databases? This video describes what library databases are, why you might want to use one, and how to choose the right ones for your project. It also shows you how to use the PCC Library Articles and Databases page to find databases to use for your project. NOTE: This video is also available in Spanish. See "¿Qué son las bases de datos de la biblioteca?" below. Resource Type: Video Categories: Evaluating Finding Getting started