Reference Survival 5 - Evaluating and presenting the Information

EVALUATING THE INFORMATION

Once you have conducted a search, you must determine if the search results are appropriate for your clients needs.
You should evaluate both print and electronic information for good sources.
Ask yourself these questions and also check with your client

Is the information source reliable, can it be verified
Is the topic properly explained
Is it presented at the right level and in the right format
Is there enough information
Is the information current and still relevant.
Is it unbiased
Is it fact, opinion or propaganda

PRESENTING THE INFORMATION
There are different options for capturing or saving your search results, depending on the resource you're using. Some of the more common ways include:
Photocopying or printing
Copying and pasting
Downloading to disk
Forwarding to an email account


USING INFORMATION APPROPRIATELY
At all times staff should respect the privacy of people requesting information.
Adhere to the fair dealings section of the Copyright Act.