This page links to resources that will help you evaluate information, whether it is online or in-print.
This document was created by The News Literacy Project: http://www.thenewsliteracyproject.org/
"News literacy teaches that all information is not created equal. It uses the standards of quality journalism as an aspirational yardstick to determine what information to believe, share and act on. It also fosters an understanding of the role of a free press in a democracy."
Check out the "Know Your Sources Infographic" (preview below) to learn more about the characteristics
of the wide range of sources you will find in the library to use in your research.
Incorporating others' work into your own can be difficult, especially when you are not sure what the conventions are for locating and citing appropriate academic sources. These links can help!
Review the slides above to learn how to:
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Peer Review is used by scholarly publications. Experts in the particular field or discipline review the article or study and comment on any flaws or editing details.
They also recommend if the article should be published, needs review, or is not accepted for publication.
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