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What is Google Scholar?
Does EvCC have access to the articles on Google Scholar?
Off Campus instructions for accessing open-access academic publications on Google Scholar:
The domain of a website gives important clues to its credibility. Some domains are better sources for credible information. For example, websites containing .edu or .gov originate from accredited postsecondary educational institutions or US government offices.
There are many domains like .org, .info, .us, or .com that are available for purchase by anyone on the web. This means that these websites should be scrutinized for credibility.
Want to learn more?
♦ Currency
→ How recent is the information?
→ How recently has the website been updated?
→ Is it current enough for your topic?
♦ Reliability
→ What kind of information is included in the resource?
→ Is the resource primarily opinion? Factual? Objective? Qualitative?
→ Does the content creator provide references and/or sources for the data provided?
♦ Authority
→ Who is the content creator or author?
→ Are the credentials known and verifiable?
→ Who is the publisher? Is the content sponsored?
→ How do you know the authority is reputable?
→ What is the publisher's motive for sharing the information?
→ Are there noticeable or embedded advertisements or endorcements integrated in the content?
♦ Purpose/Point of View
→ Is this fact or opinion?
→ Is it biased?
→ Is the creator/author trying to persuade you?
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