| Evaluation Tools |
| Take the CRAAP Test.
Evaluate web resources for:
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
(Thanks to Meriam Library University of California, Chico)
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| Academic Research |
1. Don't rely on Google for everything!
2. Focus on scholarly literature from library databases.
3. Perform more than one search!
4. Evaluate the information you find using the criteria in the box above.
5. Ask for help! The text-a-librarian service is a quick and easy way to get help from a librarian. The library Facebook page library Facebook page is another way to get instant feedback! |
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MARKETING RESEARCH (BUS420) |
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Searches to Try:
census.gov (2012 statistics)
usda.gov (local food systems)
gardenresearch.com (garden market)
garden.org (annual report)
communitygarden.org (articles)
Industry Codes:
445230 - Fruit & Vegetable Markets
424480 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
444220 - Garden Centers & Farm Supply Stores
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Source: National Gardening Association via cheapvegetablegardener.com |
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| Online Resource Access |
On Campus:
The Spartan Search catalog and all library databases have automatic access when using a campus computer.
Off Campus:
When off campus, use your regular network username and password to access library resources. If problems occur, contact Doris Stephenson |
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