In today's information age anyone who has the necessary skills can find a wealth of information on almost any topic. The challenge is to sift through a huge amount of information and identify sources that are reliable and appropriate.
Whether you find information in books and periodicals, on the Internet, or on television, you cannot automatically assume it is reliable. The user is responsible for evaluating information and judging its relevance to the research question.
Following is a checklist of points to consider when evaluating any information source.
This website provides excellent advice and help in reading and analyzing information in scholarly papers.
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