History Day

Library Day@SMC for NHD students

Evaluate what you find!

When you are looking at an article, book or book chapter, or website, you should always be a critical reader!  You are a researcher which means that you will have to defend your choices of what you choose to include in your final project.  Here are some things to consider, particularly when you are searching on the Web:

Use the C.A.R.S. checklist to evaluate every website you use for research

C - Credibility - Who wrote the information on the website? Are they a credible authority?

A - Accuracy - Is the information current, complete, and correct?

R - Reasonableness - Is the source truthful and unbiased?

S - Support - Does the website have verifiable information? Is there a bibliography or list of sources?

These ideas are just to get you thinking about what information you need for your final project.  When you look for the information you must have, pay attention to what you find, and think about these considerations before including it in your work.  Ask for help if you need it!

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