Evaluating Information Sources (Print Vs. Web)

Which of the following is a true statement about the Internet and the physical library?

• They both close after hours when not in use.

• They both provide up-to-the-minute news and information.

• They both have an expert librarian or specialist to answer your questions

• They both provide access to information needed for personal, educational and even entertainment.

Which discipline is currency or the timeliness of information not imperative?

• biology

• economics

• law

• history

Which of the following is a reason you might question the accuracy of an online source?

• The website doesn’t look professional.

• The information cannot be verified with other sources.

• The source cites others in the same field.

• The source uses long words.

Why it is important to be critical in evaluating content on the Web?

• Anyone can put any information on the internet.

• It is important to not spread inaccurate or biased information

• Web authors are always less professional.

• Your grade depends on it.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scholarly journal article?

• They include references to related articles.

• They are found in online database as full text documents.

• They contain exciting images without charts, charts, or tables.

• They often use special terms or jargon of a field.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of print sources?

• They can be accessed at local and university libraries.

• They go through more rigorous reviews.

• They are around for a longer period of time.

• They are more environmentally friendly.

When would a source NOT be reliable, even though it is current, accurate, authoritative, and purposefully objective?

• The source has not been updated for five years.

• The source is not for high school level research paper.

• The source does not attempt to persuade or sell you something.

• The source is not written by an expert on the topic or issue.