So, what i get from TIK subject for this term are my knowledge about technology expanded, I know how to treat person in social media because nowadays we knew people just talk in social media without think the risks that they will get, I can make own blog and shows people about that, and I also know about how to make kuesioner and that’s really important for my future to have that kind of ability. But, I just realize how important the “Critical Information Evaluation and Search Process” is.
INFORMATION EVALUATION
Now a days, information is spread around us and easily obtained through a search on the Internet, at the library even through social media and chat groups that we follow. Information not only easier to find, but there is a lot more of it. However, not all the information available it is VALID, USEFUL, or ACCURATE. Here is the importance of evaluating the (source) information. Evaluate resources is an important skill for searching, sorting, and decide which information should be received.
CHARACTERISTICS TO CONSIDER WHEN EVALUATING INFORMATION SOURCES:
1. Authority
One alternate to tell whether a content writing is valid or not, is to know the credentials of the author, such as educational background, field of work, and membership organizations that followed (affiliates). Writer with high education degree or has a lot of published books or articles tend to be more credible. The number and types of literature (interest) have been made previously. Use a search engine or a citation index to track how often articles or writings ever made, was quoted by others in related fields.
Find out also the profile of the website, publisher or organization that published articles and books. Sources who come from the universities, professional societies, scientific publishers, or a scientific journal has had a peer-review process and rigorous editing. So it can be used as a reliable source.
2. Timeliness
When in need of information that was updated, make sure the date of publication.
If using a text book, check and use the latest edition if any.
Newly published sources tend to be more trustworthy than the older source
For some cases older sources, can continue to be used until a few years into the future
Publication date is generally located on the title page or on the reverse side of the title page (copyright date).
Is the information provided by the source in its original form or has it been revised to reflect changes in knowledge?
Is this information timely and is it updated regularly?
3. Relevancy
Make sure the content in accordance with the purpose
What is implied by the content?
Are diverse perspectives represented?
Is the content relevant to your information needs?
4. Quality
Check grammar, spelling, and punctuation!
Check if the information is arranged and have a clear path and structured!
Check if the information authentic!
Check if the information unique or has it been copied!
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