TREASURE HUNTING ON THE INTERNET
Internet
Public Library
| Author |
Internet
Public Library |
| Title |
TREASURE HUNTING ON THE INTERNET
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| Subject |
Finding
information on the Internet |
| URL |
The
Internet Public Library: www.ipl.org
Library
Index:
www.libdex.com
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| Audience |
Student
& Instructors |
| Type
of Material |
Internet
Instructional Material |
| Short
Summary |
Library-related
sites on the World Wide Web are wonderful places to jump into
cyberspace and land on your feet. Many of these sites
offer hundreds of useful links to other sites. The
librarians who create these sites are experts at treasure
hunting. Start with the library sites listed here.
They will lead you to many others.
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| Where/How
would this resource be used? |
| This
site could be used for student research and for learning
the Internet using Treasure Hunts created by the
instructor. It is a good reference site for any subject
being dicussed. |
| Date
Reviewed |
11/30/03 |
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to Reviewed Resources
Criteria
checklist: Rate
each resource characteristic 1 -
5 - 5 being highest
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Resource:
TREASURE HUNTING ON THE INTERNET
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5
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Relevance
to Adult Literacy
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5
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Innovative
& High Quality
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5
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Well-Presented
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5
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Current
application
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5
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Clear
authorship
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5
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Date
or date lat updated
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5
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Functioning
URLs
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4
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Easily
understandable purpose
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39
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Total
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HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT -- FREE!
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Author
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Youfirst.com
(tm) |
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Title
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HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT -- FREE!
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URL
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www.youfirst.com
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Subject
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Health
Assessment |
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Audience
|
Student
and instructor |
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Type
of material
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Assessment
online health |
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Short
Summary
|
Now
you can take a free, confidential and
personalized health risk assessment online.
After completing a short questionnaire, you will immediately
see how your health may be affected by lifestyle
behaviors.
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Where/How
could this resource be used?
|
| This
could be used in the classroom to discuss health related
issues. It also could be used in a Family Literacy
Program to begin health awareness for parents and
children. |
|
Date
reviewed
|
11/30/03 |
Back
to Reviewed Resources
Criteria
checklist: Rate
each resource characteristic 1 - 5
- 5 being highest
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Resource:
HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT -- FREE!
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5
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Relevance
to Adult Literacy
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5
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Innovative
& High Quality
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5
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Well-Presented
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5
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Current
application
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5
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Clear
authorship
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5
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Date
or date lat updated
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5
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Functioning
URLs
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5
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Easily
understandable purpose
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40
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Total
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
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Title
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
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|
Author
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National
Institute of Mental Health |
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URL
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http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/adfacts.cfm
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Subject
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Anxiety
Disorders - Health |
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Audience
|
Student
and instructors |
|
Type
of material
|
Internet
Health information |
|
Short
Summary
|
What
is the difference between feelings of anxiety and anxiety
disorders? How can you assess you knowledge of
anxiety disorders? Visit the web site for the National
Institute of Mental Health to gain useful information about the
different types of disorders as well as effective
treatments. Also, take a quiz to test your knowledge of
anxiety disorders.
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Where/How
could this resource be used?
|
| This
material could be used in a health class or for student
orientation to college to help handle the new stress of
college life. It would be very beneficial in Family
Literacy programs for stress awareness. |
|
Date
reviewed
|
11/30/03 |
Back
to Reviewed Resources
Criteria
checklist: Rate
each resource characteristic 1 - 5 - 5 being highest
|
Resource:
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
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5
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Relevance
to Adult Literacy
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5
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Innovative
& High Quality
|
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5
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Well-Presented
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5
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Current
application
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5
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Clear
authorship
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5
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Date
or date last updated
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5
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Functioning
URLs
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5
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Easily
understandable purpose
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40
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Total
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Have a Hassle-Free
Holiday
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Title
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Have a Hassle-Free Holiday
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Author
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Dorothy
Cantor Psy. D. |
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URL
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http://helping.apa.org/family/holiday.html
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Subject
|
Stress
Management |
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Audience
|
Students
& Instructors |
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Type
of material
|
Internet
Information - Health |
|
Short
Summary
|
People
who expect to have the "perfect" holiday are setting
themselves up for a stress meltdown.
This in-depth article by Psychologist Dorothy Cantor, Psy. D.
offers some great advice on how to deal with holiday stress.
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Where/How
could this resource be used?
|
| This
resources could be used in a Family Literacy Program to
increase awareness of stress and anxiety within the
family unit. In addition the material could be presented
to students in general classes to help relieve the
stress of the upcoming holidays. |
|
Date
reviewed
|
12/30/03 |
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to Reviewed Resources
Criteria
checklist: Rate
each resource characteristic 1 -
5 - 5 being highest
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Resource:
Have a Hassle-Free Holiday
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4
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Relevance
to Adult Literacy
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5
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Innovative
& High Quality
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5
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Well-Presented
|
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5
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Current
application
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5
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Clear
authorship
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4
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Date
or date last updated
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5
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Functioning
URLs
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5
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Easily
understandable purpose
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38
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Total
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Be
Test Wise
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Title
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Be Test Wise
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Author
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University
of Minnesota |
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URL
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www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/test_take.html
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Subject
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Test
Anxiety |
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Audience
|
Students |
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Type
of material
|
Internet
Information - testing |
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Short
Summary
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The
word test sends many students into a test-taking frenzy.
It is easier to do well on exams if you don’t exaggerate
the pressure on yourself. Don’t
give a test magical power over your perceived self-worth.
Academic tests are not a matter of life and death.
The way to deal with tests is to keep them in perspective.
Here is a website that suggests great techniques for approaching
test taking with confidence. This
site also includes a test taking checklist so you can evaluate your
development as a test-wise student , just in time for final exams!
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Where/How
could this resource be used?
|
| This
could be used in any class to help relieve student
anxiety for testing. |
|
Date
reviewed
|
12/30/03 |
Back
to Reviewed Resources
Criteria
checklist: Rate
each resource characteristic 1 -
5 - 5 being highest
|
Resource:
Be Test Wise
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5
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Relevance
to Adult Literacy
|
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5
|
Innovative
& High Quality
|
|
5
|
Well-Presented
|
|
5
|
Current
application
|
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5
|
Clear
authorship
|
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5
|
Date
or date lat updated
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5
|
Functioning
URLs
|
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5
|
Easily
understandable purpose
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40
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Total
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Mistake Phobia is Common
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Title
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Mistake Phobia is Common
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Subject
|
Ginger E. Blume
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URL
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http://www.drgingerblume.com/scripts_mistake_phobia.htm
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Author
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|
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Audience
|
Instructors
|
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Type
of material
|
Internet Information -
health
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Short
Summary
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Sometimes
people allow their lives to become stuck because of a mistake
they made. Many people
suffer from mistake phobia, which can be a problem because the human mind needs
to be challenged with new ideas in order to grow. Dr. Ginger Blume discusses the characteristics
exhibited by people who suffer from mistake phobia, and she offers
some solutions for positive change.
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Where/How
could this resource be used?
|
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This could be used in
any general class to help relieve anxiety for returning
Adult education students. This would be excellent for a
study skills class.
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Date
reviewed
|
12/30/03
|
Back
to Reviewed Resources
Criteria
checklist: Rate
each resource characteristic 1 - 5:
5 being highest
|
Resource:
Mistake Phobia is Common
|
|
5
|
Relevance
to Adult Literacy
|
|
5
|
Innovative
& High Quality
|
|
5
|
Well-Presented
|
|
5
|
Current
application
|
|
5
|
Clear
authorship
|
|
5
|
Date
or date lat updated
|
|
5
|
Functioning
URLs
|
|
5
|
Easily
understandable purpose
|
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40
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Total
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Manage Your Stress; Don’t Let
Stress Manage You
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Title
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Manage Your Stress; Don’t Let Stress Manage You
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Subject
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Stress management
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URL
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www.shs.csupomona.edu/online/assessments/Stress-Reduction_Skills.pdf
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Author
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CAL POL Pomaona -
Student Services
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Audience
|
Instructors and
students
|
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Type
of material
|
Internet
information - Stress |
|
Short
Summary
|
Stress
management is an important part of achieving optimal health and
success because students who are anxious do not learn.
The following website will give you an opportunity to
evaluate your stress reduction skills and give you some guidelines
for developing your stress management skills.
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Where/How
could this resource be used?
|
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Any class or discussion
involving managing stress.
|
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Date
reviewed
|
12/30/03
|
Back
to Reviewed Resources
Criteria
checklist: Rate
each resource characteristic 1 -
5: 5 being highest
|
Resource:
Manage Your Stress; Don’t Let Stress Manage You
|
|
5
|
Relevance
to Adult Literacy
|
|
5
|
Innovative
& High Quality
|
|
5
|
Well-Presented
|
|
5
|
Current
application
|
|
5
|
Clear
authorship
|
|
5
|
Date
or date lat updated
|
|
5
|
Functioning
URLs
|
|
5
|
Easily
understandable purpose
|
|
40
|
Total
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to Reviewed Resources
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