Evaluating Information Tutorial

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Introduction
What... is the focus?
For example...
Activity
Summary of what to look for
Who... produced it?
Publishing processes
Example
Summary of what to look for
Why... has it been produced?
Activity
Summary of what to look for
When... was it published?
Activity
Summary of what to look for
Final reminder

Post it note with Final Reminder written on it This tutorial has introduced you to four key questions which can help you determine whether a piece of information is appropriate for your academic work:

  1. What is the focus?
  2. Who produced it?
  3. Why has it been produced?
  4. When was it published?

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Adapted from the Open University's SAFARI tutorial by Cardiff University, with permission from the Open University Library.

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