Evaluating Information
When doing research, it is important to find information that is reliable, accurate, and appropriate for your assignment. Some assignments may require you to use or limit certain sources such as:
- primary or secondary sources,
- specific types of periodicals, and/or
- Internet sources.
In all cases, you should evaluate the information before you use it in your assignments.
Why Evaluate?
Knowing how to evaluate information can help you with research assignments as well as bigger life decisions.
Knowing how to find relevant and accurate information can help you make informed decisions about graduate school, a new car purchase, financial aid, jobs, your health, and more.