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  1. BOGUS – or – Research-based? How can you tell? Nancy Mamlin, Ph.D. Appalachian State University

  2. When should you be suspicious? • Someone is selling something • It is “too good to be true” • Everyone needs it. • There is no research from outside to back it up. • Credentials of the person who created it.

  3. Is it okay to do something that isn’t backed up by research? • Maybe, maybe not • Is it potentially harmful? • How long will you do it? • What do you expect to happen? • Will you take data?

  4. Who can you trust? • The government, believe it or not! • Accredited universities • Professional journals • Some websites: • Ed.gov • CEC • LDOnline • Others…

  5. Where are people talking about this? • Teach Effectively! Blog • I Speak of Dreams, by Liz Ditz • Professional journals

  6. But sometimes… • You can’t even trust the MAYO Clinic… • So – • use your good judgment, • your professional knowledge, • take your own data, • participate in research