Evaluating the information you've found is an important step in producing a good research paper. No matter where your information comes from, you should look at it critically and consider the following:
- Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
- Is the information scholarly?
- Is it current?
- Is the information accurate? Has it been edited by other experts? Has the author provided references?
- Is the information objective or is there an obvious bias?
- Is the information relevant to your topic?
- Do you have enough information to cover all aspects of your topic?
