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How to Evaluate Information

When gathering information for a research paper or course assignment, you need to become a detective of sorts using a critical eye to evaluate sources.

The two questions to ask are:

1. Is the information APPROPRIATE to my research?
2. Is the source CREDIBLE and reliable?