Q3 Web Site Evaluation: Introduction
Introduction
You have learned how to be a better researcher and even learned some fun facts about the U.S. Constitution. In this Quest, as you are doing your research, you will verify that the resources you find are accurate, up-to-date, and credible.
learning objectives
I can:
- Use the CRAAP Method to do my research.
- Find out about hoax websites and not pass them along to others.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.
b. Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.
2. Digital Citizen
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
b. Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources.
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts or solve authentic problems.
Websites and Documents
Websites
- Benedictine University Library Research Guides
- Fact Monster.com
- Michigan eLibrary
- Pacific North Tree Octopus
Videos from Outside Sources
21t4s Documents & Quizzes