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RADAR Framework Handout

RADAR Framework

The RADAR Framework can help you remember what kinds of questions you should be asking about an information source as you evaluate it for quality and usefulness in your research.

Relevance

How is the information you have found relevant to your assignment?
Does the information answer our research question?

Authority

Who is the author/ publisher/ source?
What are the author's credentials?
Is the author affiliated to an academic institution or reputable organization?

Date

When was the information published?
Has the information be revised or updated?
Is the publication date important to you?
Does your research requite timely sources?

Accuracy

Where does the information come from?
Is the information supported by evidence or peer reviews?
Is the information presented in a professional or academic manner? Free of spelling or grammatical errors?
Does it have citations and references?

Rationale

Why did the author publish the information?
What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?
Is there obvious bias or prejudice?

Finding Reliable Information
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Project Management Institute
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Project Management Certificate Program, University of Central Florida
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation is for experienced professionals that demonstrate advanced knowledge with project management terminology and experiences with processes to bring projects to successful completion. Year after year, the PMP® certification has garnered global recognition and commanded a significant boost in compensation for certified individuals over non-certified individuals. Designed for those with project management experience that has been accrued within the last eight consecutive years leading and directing the project as identified with the tasks, knowledge, and skills specific in the PMP® exam content outline. This program is best for working professionals in the project management profession and those interested in the profession.
Association for Project Management (United Kingdom)
The award-winning Association for Project Management (APM) is the Chartered body for the project profession. APM is committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through its FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism. Working with government, the private sector and professional bodies, APM uses its Chartered status to raise the profile, awareness and understanding of project management.

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