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EVALUATING RESOURCES: General guidelines

What is h-index?

Just being in print or available via the Internet doesn't guarantee that something is accurate or good research. When searching the Web, it's important to critically evaluate your search results:
Look for articles published in scholarly journals 

  • or sources that require certain standards or criteria be met before publication.

  • Look for materials at Web sites that focus on scholarly resources 
    (e.g. Google Scholar)

  • Compare several opinions 
    by scholars in your topic field, which is another way to verify or evaluate your sources.

  • Consult your instructor.