LSU Libraries - Evaluation of Information Sources Tutorial

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Remember, always evaluate what you see, hear or find. This applies not just to information you go out looking for, but also any information which finds its way to you - you know, fliers on the corner, chain letters in your e-mail, or newspaper reports.

What kind of information is it; primary, secondary, popular, scholarly? Is it from an authority? Is it from a reliable source? Is it current? Who is the intended audience and is it the complete information? And finally, is it relevant to you?

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