Pilot Online Information Literacy Tutorial
Evaluating information

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  This module should take about 10 minutes to complete. It is designed to be self paced and the time is given as a guide only.

The type of information you need will depend upon the specific project or assignment you've been given. When determining your information requirements, look at the assignment carefully and consider the following.

 
  • What type of assignment is it?
  • How much information do you need?
  • Is currency an issue?
  • Do you need information from a particular type of publication?
  • What types of sources do you need?
  • Do you need information in a particular format?
  • Is point of view an issue?