RADAR, Validity, and Finding Sources
Whenever you read newspapers, magazines, blogs, or journal articles, you might probably think to yourself: how do I know if I can trust what I am reading? In this learning module, we will be introducing a powerful tool that you can use as guidance to assess the validity and credibility of sources you come across.
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There are 2 learning goals we have for you over the course of this module:
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The RADAR Method
Understand how to evaluate sources based on Rationale, Authority, Date, Accuracy, and Relevance.
2
​​Common Sources
of Information
Understand the history and the pros and cons of different sources of where you can find science information.
About Us
Science for Everyone is a Canadian Nonprofit Organization that provides educational resources to help raise the level of scientific literacy in the general population.