Source type group activity Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Evaluating 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). Read More
Using audience, author, bias to evaluate articles Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Evaluating 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? Read More
Website evaluation for bias, authority and currency: In class activity Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Evaluating 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. Read More
Worksheet: Comparing results and experience of a database search and a Google search. Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Evaluating Finding Students are asked to compare search results of library database with Google/web search. Assumes some familiarity with database searching. Read More