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4. • Question, Question, Question
• Find Multiple Sources
• Check the Source of the Sources
• Snopes.com example
Using Socratic Questioning for
Web Research
5. Using Wikipedia in Research and
looking up Information WARNING
It’s not a good Idea to
quote or reference
Wikipedia for any
Academic Research
because of it’s reputation
in Education.
6. • In each Group look up 10 facts about the Titanic (or
any subject) from 10 different sources
• These can be any facts
• List the fact, source, and the URL
• For example:
• Number of Lifeboats on theTitanic
• Encyclopedia Britannica
• www.britannica.com
• The list makes a nice ticket out the door for class.
****Don’t forget to have students write a
Reflection****
Example Group Assignment
Search Engines are a great place to start when it comes to Internet Research.
Rules:
Never cite a search engine!!!!!!
Scrutinize the Website where the information is located
Look for and search for information on the author of the information
Look for a well known and reliable source, Major News Network like the BBC, Books, Scholar and Professional Journals
Use Google Scholar, as an added bonus it allows you to see a citation for the information in the proper, MLA, APA, etc…, citation format.
Know and use alternative search engines other than the Big 3- Google, Yahoo, Bing
Always find multiple sources to cite for the information, and then choose the most creditable looking one.
How do you know if it’s creditable? Use a search engine and search on the source.
Know your audience!!!! You would never want to cite Wikipedia in an academic work.