RADCAB - Steps for Online Information Evaluation

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	Is the information relevant to the question at hand? Am I on the right track?
	Is the information suitable to my age and core values?
	How much information do I need? Is the depth of coverage adequate?
	When was the information published or last updated?
	Who is the author of the information? What are his or her qualifications?
	Why was this information written? Was it written to inform me, persuade me, entertain me, or sell me something?

RADCAB Rubric - Information Evaluation Assessment Tool
A critical thinking assessment tool for online information.
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“RADCAB” ™ A mnemonic acronym for information evaluation
Created by Karen M. Christensson, M.S. Library Media Education

Last Updated: April 5, 2012