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Orientation to UWC Library Guide: Module 5

A module-based library orientation guide that addresses each stage of the research process, including selecting a topic, identifying information needs, selecting sources, locating information, evaluating information, and citing sources.

Learning Objectives

'Evaluating Sources of Information'

The student will evaluate information using the following criteria:

Authority of the author or producer
Currency of the content
Supporting documentation
Purpose of the work
Review process as a form of quality control

Module 5. Evaluating Sources of Information

First, read the Learning Objectives at left. Then, click here to begin Module 5.

A. Why Evaluate?
B. Evaluation Criteria

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