# 6 : Evaluation

Doing research and writing is an ongoing process. During the entire process of asking, searching, and selecting information, it needs to be checked regularly whether the process is going well.

A search for information will result in a series of websites or documents. But are these also relevant and/or do they answer the search query? By regularly analyzing the process, timely action can be taken to adjust the search process. This is referred to as regulation.

After completing the research or assignment it is good to critically assess all steps with the aim of learning from it and doing better next time. We call this evaluation.

Regulation and evaluation are activities that you perform during the entire process. By adjusting the process you work in a more targeted and efficient manner.

Schematic representation of the 6 steps of information literacy.