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Is the Information Appropriate?

To determine if a source will be useful for your research, consider why you need the information and how much information you need. Ask yourself:

To help you evaluate the appropriateness of information, let's explore these criteria:

AUDIENCE
SCOPE & COVERAGE
TIMELINESS

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