Evaluating Sources

With most topics, your problem will not be so much finding sources as figuring out which sources to consult in the limited time you have available. The difference between a useful source and a poor one depends to a great extent on your topic, purpose, and audience. Learning how to tell which sources are best for you allows you to use your time wisely.

Chapter contents:

Using sources for a purpose

Moving beyond previewing a source

Keeping a working bibliography

Evaluating usefulness and credibility

Reading and interpreting research sources