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Adelphi University

Beginning Research Tutorial

A tutorial on how to research information sources for assignments.

ABCs

In the next section, you will learn the ABCs of source evaluation.  These questions will help you determine whether or not a source is appropriate to use for your information needs.

The ABCs are:

  • Author
  • Bias
  • Context
  • Date
  • Evidence
  • Format