Before reviewing the questions below, select
one of the following sources as most useful for
a research paper on the current use of primates
in scientific laboratories?
Before reviewing the questions below, select one of the following sources
as most useful for a research paper on the
current use of primates in scientific laboratories?
When deciding whether or not an information source
is useful in the context of your research, you
should consider the following issues regarding
content. Click on the linked term to the right
of each issue for a set of activities that will
clarify your understanding of each:
Are
the goals for this publication clearly stated?
Is there a particular bias evident? Is the
viewpoint of the author's affiliation reflected
in the message or content? Does the information
appear to be valid and well-researched?
Does
this appear to be quality work?
Is the information well-organized? Has the
author used good grammar? Are the graphics
– images, tables, charts, diagrams – appropriate
and clearly presented?
Does
the work address your research question or
meet the requirments of your assignment?
Is the content appropriate for your research
topic or assignment?
