vet information skills

• What is a vision and mission statement?

  A vision statement focuses on tomorrow and what you want to ultimately become.

  
  

  A mission statement focuses on today and what you do to achieve it.
• Name two methods of evaluation.

  - RADAR

  - CRAAP
• Describe the RADAR method.

  Rationale - Why was it created? Who is it aimed at? Obvious bias?

  Authority - What are the author's credentials? Publisher?

  Date - When was it published? Is the information obsolete?

  Accuracy - Is it peer-reviewed? Is it supported by other evidence?

  Relevance - Does it help you to answer your question?
• What is plagiarism?


  Using words, concepts, or images from someone else's work as one's own without permission and/or acknowledging the originator's contributions.
• Describe the CRAAP method

  Currency

  • When was it published?

  Relevance

  • Does information relate to the topic?
  • Who is the intended audience?

  Authority

  • Who is the author and publisher?
  • What are the author's credentials?

  Accuracy

  • Is the information supported by evidence?
  • Has the information been peer reviewed?
  • Does the language or tone seem unbiased?

  Purpose

  • Is it trying to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?
  • Does the point of view seem objective and impartial?