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How can I tell if my
information is credible?Library
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What I need to do
I want to use an industry/professional
website and other sources
I need to decide if they are credible
sources
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Industry website Australian Dental Association
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Evaluating the website – Example 1
Who is the author?
Who is this website meant for – purpose?
Is there more than one audience targeted?
Public and professional? Hint – For members
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Evaluation– Example 1
What is the purpose of this website?
Has the website current – regularly
maintained?
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Another source
Information on
Lamb
Who is providing
the information?
Is this biased?
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Use your evaluation tools
What is the purpose of the website?
Who is the intended audience?
Is there possible bias?
Who is the author?
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Trade journals / magazines
An industry may have their own trade
journal
These are to inform members of the
current trends in the industry (or “trade”)
Doesn’t have in-text referencing or
bibliography
May have to be a member to access
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Article about a early childhood education, from “Every Child”
trade journal. From the Early Childhood Association
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Can I use a trade journal?
Yes, the aim is to provide current news about an
industry
Audience is professional or of an organization (or
“trade”)
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Credible sources
May include industry/professional body
websites
Trade magazines are all right if they inform
Watch out for bias
If in doubt, leave it out.