When you find a source of information does it pass the RADAR test? And how do you know it's a 'good' source to use for your assignment?
RADAR is a framework for evaluating sources of information you find on the web or elsewhere. Use the questions of RADAR to ask yourself if this is a quality source of information that is useful for my research.
| R | Rational |
WHY did the author or publisher make this information available? |
|---|---|---|
| A | Authority | WHO is the author? (this may be a person or an organization) |
| D | Date | WHEN was the information published? Is the publication date important to you? |
| A | Accuracy |
Was the information REVIEWED by editors or subject experts before it was published? WHAT do other people have to say on the topic? Is there general agreement among subject experts? |
| R | Relevance |
HOW is the information that you have found relevant to your assignment? |
Adapted from: Mandalios, J. (2013). RADAR: An approach for helping students evaluate Internet sources. Journal of Information Science, 39(4), 470–478. https://doi.org/10.1177/0165551513478889
