Sociology

It is important to determine your criteria for evaluating the relevance of retrieved books, journal articles, and web resources. These can include:

• Credentials of the author(s)
• Date of publication
• Type of publication
• Relevance of content
• Intended audience
• References cited - do they tell where they found their information
• Cited or reviewed by others

Some additional websites with more information about evaluation of resources (especially Internet resources) include:

Evaluating Sources of Information
From the SDSU Library & Information Access. Provides an overview of evaluating both print and electronic resources.

Critically Analyzing Information Sources: Critical Appraisal and Analysis
From Cornell University's Olin and Uris Library.