Assess Relevance
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Does the material address your research question?
Evaluate reliability/ credibility
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Is the information accurate?
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Is the information editorially approved?
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Does the author cite any credentials?
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Does the material contain key terminology applicable to your
research question?
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Is there a bibliography or footnotes attached with the material?
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What is the publisher’s reputation?
Identify the timeline/ currency
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Is the information within the time frame for your research question?
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When was the information published?
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Does the publication reflect recent developments or innovations?
Identify Perspective
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How is the information presented?
Primary source-researched material
Secondary source-summary/discussions
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Is the information objective?
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Is the information biased/opinionated?
Note: Internet resources generally supplement what you find through your
library research.
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