Finding information, regardless of the form it takes, is really just the beginning. It is even more important to determine if the journal article, the book, or the report you find on the web is relevant to your topic and appropriate for your research. It is also important that you use the information you find accurately and ethically. This section provides an overview of the criteria used to evaluate information and a brief introduction to plagiarism and citing information. After completing this section you will know:

• What general criteria should be applied when evaluating information in a given context.
• How to avoid plagiarism.
• How to properly cite your information sources.
• Where to go for further information.