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Bibliography Maker - from Recipes4Succes.com Select an appropriate thesis statement for a writing sample. 1. Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements - from the OWL at Purdue 2. Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject" 3. Thesis Statements - How to write a thesis statement 4. Thesis Builder - helps build a thesis from a topic 5. Write a Thesis Statement - [from Cliffs Notes] includes a "magic working thesis equation" Reliable Sources 1. The ABC's of Web Site Evaluation (presented by Kathy Schrock) - Evaluation of Web sites is an important skill to learn in this age of digital and information literacy. Students and teachers need practice in critically examining sites to determine authority, authenticity, and applicability to purpose. This site provides that practice. 2. Critical Evaluation of Resources - In the research process you will encounter many types of resources including books, articles and web sites. But not everything you find on your topic will be suitable. How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research? 3. Critically Analyzing Information Sources - the emphasis here is on print sources 4. Evaluation of information sources - This page contains pointers to criteria for evaluating information resources, particularly those on the Internet. 5. Evaluating Information Found on the Internet - a thoughtful guide to evaluating web and other Internet resources 6. Evaluating Web Pages - Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask 7. Evaluating Web Pages - Southern Illinois University 8. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources 9. Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet. 10. Teaching Zack to think (from Alan November) - it is essential that students learn how to validate information. |
