Today’s Goals:
As you sit down:•Log on to computer•Get out your packet• Pick-up handouts at front of room
• Introduce RADCAB
•Begin using RADCAB to find appropriate resources
Which book would you likely use for research?
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB 2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Introducing RADCAB
A mnemonic device to help us remember how to evaluate websites.
Write the definition down on your handout.
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
R A D C A B
ELEVANCE*
PPROPRIATENESS
ETAIL
URRENCY
UTHORITY*
IAS
RelevancyUsing specific keywords and phrases that relate to our
research questions to focus our search and keep on task.
• Is the information relevant to the question at hand?
2. Am I on the right track?
Write the definition and these questions down.
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Relevancy Tips• Focus questions first• Search terms/ key words (phrases) from the
question• Don’t type the whole question in as your
search term• Write these tips down
Today’s Goals:Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Let’s look at a websiteLook at this site and answer the two questions
on relevancy for this site.
1. Is the information relevant to the question at hand?
2. Am I on the right track?
Write down your answers
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
AuthorityThe author is qualified to write about the topic1) Who is the author?
2) Is the author an expert?
• Write the definition and these questions down.
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Authority Tips1) Look at bottom of page2) Look for “About Us” section3) Go to “Home” or “Main”
A) Look at bottom of pageB) Look for “About Us”
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Who is an expert?• Dr. Herriot (or Phd)•James Harriot, DVM.•Affiliated with a museum, university, or zoo•An WELL KNOWN organization specializing in the topic (Ex: ASPCA site if researching animal cruelty)
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Look at Second SiteLook at this site and answer the two questions
on authority for this site.• Who is the author?• Is the author an expert?Write down your answers
Today’s Goals:1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Remember:Evaluate:
•Relevancy• Appropriateness• Detail • Currency
• Authority• Bias Today’s Goals:
1. Introduce RADCAB2. Begin using RADCAB to find
appropriate resources
Resources for you to look at:• Look at back of books for suggested websites.• Look for well known organizations, .edu,
or .gov as a starting point• National Geographic Animals• A-Z Animals
Before the bell rings:1.Find a RADCAB’d site.2.Print out page from the website you
have found.3.Take notes in your packet.