logging in or signing up 2.4 Notes-Evaluating Information Sources mariajmachin Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 7 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 23, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description SWBAT: Evaluate the reliability of information sources. Identify sources of consumer information. Explain ways to use consumer information effectively. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Evaluating Information Sources: Evaluating Information Sources Section 2.4Thinking Critically: Thinking Critically Critical Thinking Applying reasoning strategies to make good decisions Evaluate info What’s fact and opinion Drawing conclusionsEvaluating the Info.: Evaluating the Info. What’s the source? Who’s the author Do they cite specific information Watch out for anonymous writersWhat Expertise do They Have?: What Expertise do They Have? Credentials – licenses, certifications, degrees that indicate they have knowledge or expertise. Example: M.D. is a doctor of medicineIs the Source Bias?: Is the Source Bias? Bias – preference that might prevent fair judgment Magazine may give a review but they need money from advertisers Advertisements are biased Intent is to sell productOther Factors: Other Factors Is information fact or opinion? Do not rely on opinions Is it suspicious? If it’s too good to be true, it usually isSources of Info.: Sources of Info. Consumer Protection Agencies FTC, FCIC, Consumer Union, BBB Consumer Reports magazine Gives information about products and compares them to similar productsProfessional Advisors: Professional Advisors People who have expertise in a certain field. Make sure they have… CredentialsMedia Sources: Media Sources TV, Radio, Magazines, newspaper, internet Reports that alert about hazardous products or rip offs. Need to Recognize fact or opinionPackage Information: Package Information Identify what is in the product Ingredients, parts, etc. Sometimes they have warranties Will cover repair costs for a certain amount of timeAdvertising: Advertising Keep you up to date on new products Always Biased so be carefulSalespeople & other consumers: Salespeople & other consumers Salespeople Information could be biased because they are trying to sell you a product. Other consumers People who have already used or purchased the product How did it work for them?Using Info Effectively: Using Info Effectively Use information to… Shop wisely for products Plan your finances Steer clear of fraud Organize information Create a chart or table to compare products You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
2.4 Notes-Evaluating Information Sources mariajmachin Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 7 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 23, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description SWBAT: Evaluate the reliability of information sources. Identify sources of consumer information. Explain ways to use consumer information effectively. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Evaluating Information Sources: Evaluating Information Sources Section 2.4Thinking Critically: Thinking Critically Critical Thinking Applying reasoning strategies to make good decisions Evaluate info What’s fact and opinion Drawing conclusionsEvaluating the Info.: Evaluating the Info. What’s the source? Who’s the author Do they cite specific information Watch out for anonymous writersWhat Expertise do They Have?: What Expertise do They Have? Credentials – licenses, certifications, degrees that indicate they have knowledge or expertise. Example: M.D. is a doctor of medicineIs the Source Bias?: Is the Source Bias? Bias – preference that might prevent fair judgment Magazine may give a review but they need money from advertisers Advertisements are biased Intent is to sell productOther Factors: Other Factors Is information fact or opinion? Do not rely on opinions Is it suspicious? If it’s too good to be true, it usually isSources of Info.: Sources of Info. Consumer Protection Agencies FTC, FCIC, Consumer Union, BBB Consumer Reports magazine Gives information about products and compares them to similar productsProfessional Advisors: Professional Advisors People who have expertise in a certain field. Make sure they have… CredentialsMedia Sources: Media Sources TV, Radio, Magazines, newspaper, internet Reports that alert about hazardous products or rip offs. Need to Recognize fact or opinionPackage Information: Package Information Identify what is in the product Ingredients, parts, etc. Sometimes they have warranties Will cover repair costs for a certain amount of timeAdvertising: Advertising Keep you up to date on new products Always Biased so be carefulSalespeople & other consumers: Salespeople & other consumers Salespeople Information could be biased because they are trying to sell you a product. Other consumers People who have already used or purchased the product How did it work for them?Using Info Effectively: Using Info Effectively Use information to… Shop wisely for products Plan your finances Steer clear of fraud Organize information Create a chart or table to compare products