We're all faced with information overload. You will have to decide which sources are best or most appropriate to use. It's important to understand that not all sources are of equal value or importance even if they are indexed in a database or are available on the Internet. Good researchers learn to filter the weak or inappropriate information sources from their working bibliographies and to apply some fairly exacting standards to the types of sources they consider credible enough to rely on, and cite, in their own library-based research. This module will help you understand the importance of evaluating information in all formats and from various sources.
Biases are inherent even in library research tools such as indexes and databases.
A successful researcher understands and applies critical thinking in evaluating information sources.