Relevance of Information : Questions to Ask

1.    Does the work address your research question or meet the requirements of your assignment?

2.    Is the content appropriate for your research topic or assignment?

    * Scholarly vs. popular
    * Fact vs. opinion
    * Format/medium (e.g. book, journal, website, etc.)
    * Subject coverage
    * Language
    * Time period
    * Geographical area
    * Audience
    * Primary vs. Secondary

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