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MGT 130: Introduction to Business

Evacuating a resource

Identifying Quality Resources: 

  • Credentials of Author(s)

    • Are they professionals or experts?

  • Fully Cited Sources

    • Does the resource have a bibliography?

  • Peer-Reviewed

    • Has the article been reviewed by a panel of experts?

  • Date it was published or updated

    • When was it published?

    • If it’s online – when was it last updated?

  • Purpose of Article

    • Is the article written to inform?

    • Is the article written to entertain?

    • Is there bias? 

  • How relevant is the resource to your topic?

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