It is important to determine your criteria for evaluating the relevance of retrieved books, journal articles, and web resources. These can include:
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.
When conducting research, it is important to verify if the research, data, or information could potentially be biased or focused to ensure you are obtaining accurate information. From verifying data sources, reviewing graphics and maps to see how information is presented, to checking to see what organization and/or funding sponsored or presented the research are all approaches the research should take with any item before incorporating it into a policy brief, research article, or other writing. Below are a few resources to help you with determining if a source could potentially be biased.
