Intro Planning Around Books Articles Subject Periodicals WWW Evaluating

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Part 8: Evaluating Information

Whenever you find information as you search through books, journals, and the Web, you need to examine it critically from three viewpoints:

1. Does it help answer my thesis question?

Only you can answer this question. Don't waste your time tracking down information that doesn't help with your paper.

2. Can I use this type of information source?

Be sure to review your assignment and talk with your professor about what types of sources are acceptable.

3. Is it good, valid, information?

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Intro Planning Around Books Articles Subject Periodicals WWW Evaluating

Citing

Definitions