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Elizabeth Nelson

Reference Librarian

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H1N1 Influenza

Mock Assignment

You have been asked to write a paper on some current topic. You have decided to focus your topic on the coming flu season. Your research question is,

What precautions can be taken to prevent coming down with the flu, particularly H1N1, this flu season?


Directions

  • Work in PAIRS
  • The sources are located in the right hand column
  • Evaluate each source based on the six criteria discussed
  • Use the SCARAB Source Evaluation Rubric handout for assistance
  • Be prepared to present your findings to the class

 

 

Evaluation Criteria

S.C.A.R.A.B.

Substance Currency Authority Relevance Accuracy Bias

SCARAB Source Evaluation Rubric (pdf)

 

 
Sources

Class Source

  • Go to the Library Webpage
  • Click "Reference Databases"
  • Click "Opposing Viewpoints"
  • Search for "With Soap and Water" AND Parker-Pope (don't forget the quotes) and click the "keyword" button
  • Click "Search"
  • Click on the first article

Source #1

  • Go to the Library Webpage
  • Click "Reference Databases"
  • Click "Global Issues in Context"
  • Search for "H1N1Influenza (Swine Flu)" (don't forget the quotes)
  • Click "Search"
  • Click on "View Full Overview"

Source #2

Source #3

Source #4