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5 evaluating sources

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Coverage

1. Are the topics covered on the site explored in depth?
2. Are the links in the site comprehensive or used as examples?
3. In the site, are the links provided relevant and appropriate?
4. How useful is the information provided for the topic area?

Examine the following sources on Cancer. Use the questions above to determine the coverage of content.

CancerGuide: Steve Dunn's Cancer Information Page
http://cancerguide.org/

Reader’s Guide. Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society. Sage eReference.
http://www.sage-ereference.com.proxy.lib.ilstu.edu/cancer/ReadersGuide.html (login required)

National Cancer Institute - Comprehensive Cancer Information
http://www.cancer.gov/

 

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