Melissa Langridge (she/her)
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In today's world of technology, just about anyone can find a wealth of information on just about any topic. The challenge comes in selecting appropriate and reliable sources. Just because a book, article, or website matches the search criteria and seems to be relevant, does not mean it is an appropriate or reliable source of information. Given that all sources are not created equal, learning to analyze and evaluate critically is an important part of the research process.
Although subtle differences are involved when evaluating different types of sources, there are basic questions to be considered with all.
Providing numerical evidence, or quantitative research, may be useful to support your position.
Use the guidance from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab. 'This guide is not meant to teach you statistics, but rather how to use statistics more effectively in your writing. This guide is designed to help you understand both how to write using other people's statistics, and how to write using your own statistics. "