Determine what type of information is needed—books, articles, current or archive information. Identify the likely and unlikely sources or places to find Locate and information. retrieve the information Ensure that you have all the information you need including the full citation of any references that are collected. When photocopying always write down the title and author of the book. Establish authority—who is the author and what is their credibility? Determine the scope of the work—what Evaluate the is its purpose? information Evaluate accuracy and relevance. Recognize bias and/or point of view. Look at the length and focus of your topic. Determine Are there any unanswered questions? whether there is enough Does your topic represent only one information point of view? Could you include anything further? Internet research Web pages require the same, and sometimes more, caution as any other source. Anyone with access to a server can put material on the Internet. Do not assume statements are true. As a critical user a student should consider the following. Who is responsible for the site? What is its rationale/purpose? Is the information recent or part of an archive?
Locate and retrieve the information Determine what type of information is needed—books, articles, current or archive information. Identify the likely and unlikely sources or places to find information. Ensure that you have all the information you need including the full citation of any references that are collected. When photocopying always write down the title and author of the book. Evaluate the information Establish authority—who is the author and what is their credibility? Determine the scope of the work—what is its purpose? Evaluate accuracy and relevance. Recognize bias and/or point of view. Determine whether there is enough information Look at the length and focus of your topic. Are there any unanswered questions? Does your topic represent only one point of view? Could you include anything further? Internet research Web pages require the same, and sometimes more, caution as any other source. Anyone with access to a server can put material on the Internet. Do not assume statements are true. As a critical user a student should consider the following. Who is responsible for the site? What is its rationale/purpose? Is the information recent or part of an archive?