Scientifically literate people seek credible sources, knowing that they cannot always depend on firsthand encounters. Several credible sources are typically needed to assess the value of new findings or commercial product in order to confirm information that is under scrutiny. In this chapter on web searching, the authors discuss the credibility of sources and various methods people have used to help students differentiate among and evaluate sources. The goal in this chapter is to encourage critical rather than mechanistic thinking.
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Type Book ChapterPub Date 1/12/2012Stock # PB302X_7