Gathering+and+Analyzing+Sources

==== Based on your question, your team will begin to gather and analyze information. You and your team will make decisions about the information that you find. You will have to decide if it "fits" in the digital story you want to tell in order to answer your question. ==== = = = ** As you conduct Internet research, use the CARS Checklist for Research Source Evaluation below: ** =

Is the source information credible? || trustworthy source, author’s credentials, evidence of quality control, known or respected authority, organizational support. Goal: an authoritative source, a source that supplies some good evidence that allows you to trust it. || Is the source information accurate? || up to date, factual, detailed, exact, comprehensive, audience and purpose reflect intentions of completeness and accuracy. Goal: a source that is correct today (not yesterday), a source that gives the whole truth. || Is the source information reasonable? || fair, balanced, objective, reasoned, no conflict of interest, absence of fallacies or slanted tone. Goal: a source that engages the subject thoughtfully and reasonably, concerned with the truth. || Is the source information supported by at least two other valid sources? || listed sources, contact information, available corroboration, claims supported, documentation supplied. Goal: a source that provides convincing evidence for the claims made, a source you can triangulate (find at least two other sources that support it). || Reference: []
 * =C is for Credibility=
 * =A is for Accuracy=
 * =R is for Reasonableness=
 * =S is for Support=