There are many different places you can find reliable information for your debate. It's easier to find reliable information by using a library database. Here are links to the best places to start your searching:
- Education Source This link opens in a new windowIn addition to scholarly articles, this database has education specific magazines and newspapers. You do NOT need to limit to peer-reviewed articles for debate research.
- Think Tank Search (from Harvard)This search tool allows you to search for public policy documents. Learn about think tank bias at https://www.transparify.org/.
- Google - advanced searchUse Google's advanced search to go thru the internet - for example, put .gov or .edu in the "site/domain" box to limit to eith government or scholarly sites.
Evaluate Your Sources - Is It C.L.E.A.R.?
Use this acronym and tool to help you evaluate information you encounter. Use the pages for each term to see specific questions related to each concept. Then, make a decision on whether or not you are satisfied with the answers. If you are unsure, please Ask a Librarian for assistance.
C Credibility
Credibility refers to the reliability and trustworthiness of the source from which the information is obtained. It is essential to consider whether the author or publisher of the information has the necessary expertise and background to provide accurate and truthful content.
Credibility refers to the reliability and trustworthiness of the source from which the information is obtained. It is essential to consider whether the author or publisher of the information has the necessary expertise and background to provide accurate and truthful content.
L Language
Language involves the clarity and appropriateness of the language used in the information. An effective piece of information should be presented in a way that is easily understandable by the audience.
Language involves the clarity and appropriateness of the language used in the information. An effective piece of information should be presented in a way that is easily understandable by the audience.
E Evidence
Evidence is the supporting data or facts that back up the claims made in the information. It is crucial to look for references, statistics, or case studies that substantiate the content, as this adds to the overall reliability of the information presented.
Evidence is the supporting data or facts that back up the claims made in the information. It is crucial to look for references, statistics, or case studies that substantiate the content, as this adds to the overall reliability of the information presented.
A Audience
Audience refers to the specific group of people for whom the information is intended. Understanding the target audience can help in evaluating whether the content is suitable and relevant to their needs and interests.
Audience refers to the specific group of people for whom the information is intended. Understanding the target audience can help in evaluating whether the content is suitable and relevant to their needs and interests.
R Relevance
Relevance pertains to how closely the information aligns with your specific needs or questions. In evaluating information, it is important to assess whether it contributes meaningfully to your understanding or decision-making process.
Relevance pertains to how closely the information aligns with your specific needs or questions. In evaluating information, it is important to assess whether it contributes meaningfully to your understanding or decision-making process.
- Is it C.L.E.A.R.? A Guide to Source EvaluationThis guide has specific pages for each part of the acronym above. This will help you evaluate the source and make a decision if it should be included in your references list.
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2024 11:45 PM
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URL: https://library.brockport.edu/education/debate_module