Module 5: Evaluating

This module covers how to evaluate the information that you find when conducting research to ensure that you get the most accurate and pertinent information for your current research.

When you have completed this section of BILT, you should be able to

  • understand what evaluating a resource means
  • identify the key elements to look at in any resource
  • know what to look for when using the world wide web
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Resources for Librarians and Educators, Credits
Original BILT material © 2003 by Samford University Libraries. BILT incorporates material from Searchpath a tutorial developed by the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University, © 2001-2002 and material from TILT, a tutorial developed by the Digital Information Literacy Office for the University of Texas System Digital Library, © 1998-2002. This material may be reproduced, distributed, or incorporated only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the BILT Open Publication License.