VT ENGL1106 course template: Information - Evaluating
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?
Selecting articles for your research
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?