AFST 4354 Rivera-Rideau: Evaluating Information

The Guide is designed specifically for 4354 Spring 2015 course assignments

Basic Evaluation Criteria

As you decide which resources to include in your research, here are some things to think about:

Authority:  Who wrote it?  What sort of expertise do they have in this area?

Coverage:  Is it relevant to your topic?  

Objectivity:  Is there any bias?  If so, how much?

Accuracy:  Is the information correct?  Is it in alignment with other research findings or articles?  

Currency:  When was your resource produced?  Does this matter for your topic?  

Indicators of Reliability

So you've found a journal article that looks trustworthy--where can you find information that will help you apply the basic evaluation criteria?

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