Section 2.2 Types of Information explains what academic information means.
Even with academic information, it is important to take a critical look at whether the information is relevant, reliable, up to date, and complete.
Below you will find tips that you should pay specific attention to when working with academic information.
Reading order
Do not immediately read an academic article from beginning to end. Follow the sequence below to get a quicker understanding of its relevance to your research.
Relevancy
Ask yourself the following questions to determine whether the information is relevant to your research:
Currency
Assess whether the information is sufficiently up to date. TIP: Also check if the author(s) have published more recent articles on this subject.
Reliability
To assess the degree of reliability, you should first know the following:
You have now been given a global overview of the source. If it still seems useful, dive deeper into the information. For example, you can read the paragraphs about the research method. Of course, you will also delve into the research results. Ask yourself three things when reading the article in more depth: