Wednesday, March 6, 2016

Learning Objectives:

• What is the best way to evaluate sources based on authority, accuracy, credibility, timeliness, and purpose/audience?
• How do I distinguish between primary and secondary sources?
• How do I evaluate an Internet website's content and identity to determine appropriate internet sources for research.

UIL

Opening:
1. Logon to SBD 2.6

2. On Monday, you chose two sites to investigate.  Did you answer #10? 

3. Read through "Searching for Sources"

4. Think through and answer #11: How might you choose a good site for your research?

5. Respond to #12 - open another tab and experiment in google to see what SEARCH TERMS give you the best results.

Work Period:
6. 15 minutes: Based on your search criteria, pick a website and evaluate it on the table (#13).

• Stick to ONE site.
• If you finish one site, then go on to a second site.

7. Complete the Check Your Understanding paragraph.

Closing:
Revising for Precise Language and Formal Style
8. Review the way to be more precise and formal 

• Apply that knowledge to your paragraph.