IDENTIFICATION OF RESEARCH PROBLEM
GOALS AND CRITERIA FOR IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS FOR RESEARCH
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Question
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Sources vary in the levels of authority, accuracy and objectivity
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Not all information is suitable for your paper
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All information available to us is reliable
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“Fake news” is widespread
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Detailed explanation-1: -Once you have found information that matches the topic and requirements of your research, you should analyze or evaluate these information sources. Evaluating information encourages you to think critically about the reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, point of view or bias of information sources.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are six (6) criteria that should be applied when evaluating any Web site: authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, coverage, and appearance. For each criterion, there are several questions to be asked. The more questions you can answer “yes", the more likely the Web site is one of quality.
Detailed explanation-3: -Where does the information come from? Are there other sources that verify the information? Is it supported by evidence? Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?