RADCAB
Some important things
to think about
as you find
research information
RADCAB
Relevancy
Appropriateness
Detail
Currency
Authority
Bias
Relevancy
Did I use keywords and questions
relevant to my search?
Is the information relevant
to my question?
Am I on track?
Appropriateness
Is the information suitable for
my age and core values?
Will it help me answer
my question?
Detail
How much information do
need?
Is the depth of coverage
adequate?
Currency
When was the information
published or last updated?
Authority
Who is the author of
the information?
What are his or her
qualifications?
Bias
Why was this information
written?
Was it written to inform,
persuade me, or sell me
something?