[AISLE-Share] Evaluating results from a database?

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I just talked to an Interpersonal Communications class today and we had the
discussion about how databases usually are more trustworthy, but you still
have to evaluate the search results.  We discussed how some journals are
"pay-to-publish" and how it's easier than ever to self-publish, with no one
really checking your work.  Also, databases like Opposing Viewpoints have
some pretty sketchy things about controversial topics, but at least they
try to warn readers at the top of the article.  More and more databases
provide links to blogs and websites in their results, too, and while most
are checked by editors, I've seen some odd results showing up when I do
sample searches.

Sarah Hill, Information Services Librarian
Lake Land College, Mattoon, Illinois
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> I tell students and teachers that you can trust the databases and
> therefore do not have to apply the CRAAP test. BUT, you do have to read
> critically and pay attention to the document type. Databases include Op-Ed
> articles, blogs, information from biased sites, etc. but unlike general
> Internet sites, the databases openly state that the information is from an
> editorial, blog, or specifically for one side or the other of a
> controversial issue. If the students do not know, for example, that PETA is
> very pro-animal, then the student needs to research the group or ask me.
> The researcher (student) always needs to be critical and discerning. I
> include this is my lessons, especially for the juniors and seniors who are
> working on more critical and evaluative research projects. This is how I
> address your question because as with most research it is "Yes, BUT...."
>
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> On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 8:39 AM, Email list for the Association of
> Illinois School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I teach high school research.
>>
>> I have always taught that you can trust the results you get from a
>> database. Obviously, I am talking subscription databases where articles are
>> verified by editors, but I recently had a Social Studies teacher (who I was
>> co-teaching with) say that you even had to apply the CRAAP (or any other
>> evaluation criteria you use to evaluate websites) - to results from
>> databases.
>>
>> What is  your professional opinion on this?
>>
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Lori
>> Trinity High School Librarian
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