Evaluating Sources

When evaluating sources, we look at quality, accuracy, relevance, bias, reputation, currency, and credibility factors in a specific work. This article breaks down the questions to ask yourself when evaluating a source – who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes we also need to add "how") – it then summarises these into the 5Ws. What are your 5Ws?

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate the sources of the information you have found.
  • Evaluate the content of selected material for your purposes.

Source: Linda Frederiksen, https://press.rebus.community/literaturereviewsedunursing/chapter/chapter-5-documenting-sources/
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