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Evaluating Information: Using an Instructional Scaffolding Activity to Facilitate Student Learning.

Rachel Gammons, Rachel Radom

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Presents a new information evaluation method using the 5W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How), and the results of a pilot study assessing student retention and recall of the method as compared to popular evaluation methods (such as CRAAP or CRITIC).

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Presents a new information evaluation method using the 5W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How), and the results of a pilot study assessing student retention and recall of the method as compared to popular evaluation methods (such as CRAAP or CRITIC).

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Presents a new information evaluation method using the 5W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How), and the results of a pilot study assessing student retention and recall of the method as compared to popular evaluation methods (such as CRAAP or CRITIC).

Key concepts: Computer science, Mathematics education, Psychology

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