Evaluating & critiquing literature

Critically evaluating literature helps you decide on the quality, relevancy and currency of information.

Evaluating & critiquing literature

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Never accept anything at face value!

Why you need to evaluate literature.

With the large amounts of information available, you should make sure that your work relies upon high quality sources.

Evaluating your literature will help to ensure that the evidence you use is appropriate and reliable.

How to critically evaluate literature.

Evaluation tools.

There are a number of models available to help you evaluate the literature.

Engage with the literature to decide which sources to include or exclude.

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why you need to evaluate literature.

'Including quotes always strengthens our presentation. It breaks the monotony'

- Always cite the author

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How to critically evaluate literature.

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critical Evaluation tools.