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Why? Relevance

While a source may be in appropriate for one research project, it can be perfect for another.

  • How closely related is this source to your research question? 
  • What is the purpose of your research and will this source further that purpose?
  • Why would you use this information over other information available?
  • How does it fit your research goals?
  • What are you trying to prove with the information you find?
    • If you want to write an objective report of a recent news event, would you use the information at this site?
    • If you want to write a paper about perceptions of media bias would you use the information from this site

What are you trying to prove with the information you find?

  • If you want to write an objective report of a recent news event, would you use the information at this site?
  • If you want to write a paper about perceptions of media bias would you use the information from this site?