Evaluating a Non-Fiction Print Source:

Have you ever wondered what makes a print source a good source to use in a research paper? Is the information accurate and relevant? Is the author an expert on the subject? How recent is the information? Is the information easy to understand? Are there pictures or diagrams? Is the book designed so it is easy to use and access information? To learn about evaluating print resources and possibly answering some of the questions listed above a brief tutorial is provided. Click on the link for "Online Print Evaluation Tutorial" below to access tutorial. Once you have watched the tutorial you are now ready to select your print source (non-fiction book, encyclopedia, etc...) for your research project. Make sure you complete a "Non-Fiction Book Evaluation Checklist" to go along with your chosen source.

Online Print Evaluation Tutorial

     Non-Fiction Book Evaluation Checklist

In locating a print source look for Dewey Decimal number 610 in the non-fiction section of the library. You can also use the OPAC system to search for print materials of your assigned body system. Do not forget to check out the reference section for access to encyclopedias and other reference  

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Once you have chosen your print source from the library go to Step Three: Evaluating Websites