Evaluating SourcesOnce you begin searching for resources you will have to evaluate them. Evaluating resources is an important part of the research process. In this module we will go through why this is important and how you can evaluate resources. Show Learning outcomesUpon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Download Workbook and Additional Resources 9.1 Why evaluate resources?All research material or information found for publications, your thesis, essays or reports, should be evaluated to ensure it is the best research material available. Not all information has equal value, is accurate, or reputable. It is therefore essential to critically assess the usefulness and reliability of what has been found. When critically evaluating the literature, you should be looking for:
9.2 How to evaluate resourcesThe T.R.A.A.P. Test is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find.
These questions should be asked when assessing all types of resources whether they be journal articles, book chapters, or websites. Different criteria will be more or less important depending on your situation or need. Evaluation CriteriaTimeliness
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose
9.3 A few more things to consider as you evaluate sources of literatureSome more questions you should be asking yourself (in addition to the T.R.A.A.P. test) are:
9.4 SummaryIt is through these processes of evaluation, that you are able to identify the best sources of literature to support your research – especially if you have found a lot of literature. You are now ready to complete the rest of Module 9 Activities in your workbook. Progress to Module 10 - Writing Skills FeedbackIn order to improve this resource, please email us if you have any questions, comments, or feedback to SOL:AR What are the 3 criteria for evaluating your sources?Accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage are the five basic criteria for evaluating information from any sources.
What are the three main aspect of evaluation?The main types of evaluation are process, impact, outcome and summative evaluation.
What are the criteria of evaluating research?Evaluating Information in the Research Process: Evaluation.... Evaluation Criteria.. Credibility.. Accuracy.. Currency.. Relevance.. Significance.. Intended Audience.. What are 3 of the most important criteria to keep in mind when evaluating a source?As you examine each source, it is important to evaluate each source to determine the quality of the information provided within it. Common evaluation criteria include: purpose and intended audience, authority and credibility, accuracy and reliability, currency and timeliness, and objectivity or bias.
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