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We have a rage of online guides about our services and resources. Along with subject guides for each programme designed to help you find a package of relevant subject resources and information.
Managing your references is an important skill. We have the perfect tools to help you succeed and avoid plagarism.
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Evaluation criteria |
Key traits to consider |
Ask yourself |
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Presentation: Effective style and format |
Language Layout Structure |
Where was it published? In what medium? Is the message clearly communicated? |
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Relevance: Information to meet your needs |
Intended audience Geography Emphasis |
How is it relevant to your research? What is its scope? |
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Objectivity: Reasoned and balanced coverage |
Biased Vested interest Agenda |
Why was the source created? Is there a political or cultural bias? |
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Method: Verifiable research methods |
Data collection Appropriate methods |
Did they cite their sources? Who did they cite? |
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Provenance: Source of the Information |
Credentials Trustworthy References |
Who is the author or organisation? What is their point of view? |
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Timeliness:
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Currency Historical perspective |
When was it written? Has it been updated? |
These pointers on how to best evaluate information are based on the Open University PROMPT framework
Presentation, Relevance, Objectivity, Method, Provenance and Timeliness