Ask questions when searching for topic information:
1. Is this information relevant to my topic?
2. Who wrote the article\book?
3. What is the purpose of the article\book?
4. When was it written and is information up to date?
5. Who is the audience of stated information?
Compare Information:
Asking these questions can help the student eliminate unwanted information. When you have your sources, compare the information to see if all sources state the same information. If not, more research may be needed.