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Research Process: Step by Step Guide: Step 3. Evaluating Information

This guide is designed to support all students, conducting research: whether assignment or research project

Evaluating sources: What you need to know?

Resource Evaluation:

It involves a researcher taking an objective look at a potential source of information, taking a well informed decision about its credibility and accuracy, before determining whether  or not is an appropriate source for a particular paper or project. Researchers are likely to find multiple sources, but not all resources will be equally suitable for use an academic work.

Therefore, it is imperative that the researcher understand how to evaluate resources before making use of them in answering the research topic

Tips on Evaluating Sources

 

Evaluation - FYSS City of Light: A History of Paris (Olejniczak ...

Significance of Evaluating Information

 

Evaluating information sources is important part of the research process. Not all information is reliable or true or all information will be suitable for your paper. Print and internet sources vary widely in their authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency and coverage.