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About Open Web Resources

Always be critical when selecting and using open web resources. Be sure to evaluate for the following:

  • Timeliness - Currency
  • Relevance - Usefulness
  • Authority - Source
  • Accuracy - Reliability / Correctness
  • Purpose - Reason / Objectives / Point of View

Pro Tip: 

Want to determine if information is relevant to your research? 

  • Start by reading the conclusion of a source
  • Read the appendix for an understanding of the analysis methodology and survey design