#LiDA101  Evaluation of an online source

Teachers' perceptions, beliefs and concerns about cyberbullying

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259551016_Teachers'_perceptions_beliefs_and_concerns_about_cyberbullying

The authors have carried out a study on teachers' perceptions, beliefs and concerns about cyberbullying and the need for a group of professionally qualified teachers to deal with this situation. This online source can be evaluated using CARS.

Credibility The credentials of the authors (Eden, Heiman & Olenik-Shemesh ) suggest they have experience in this area. The authors observed that cyberbullying, teachers, perceptions and students have a unique relationship. This appears to be a trustworthy source.

Accuracy Though the study is factual, comprehensive and addresses the issue of cyberbullying the date of publication of the article in the esteemed journal (British Journal of Educational Technology) is 2012.

Reasonableness 

The article is well written with important implications for schools and policy makers. The methodology followed, research tool used (adaptation of Li (2008) questionnaire) data collected and inferences are well done.

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