How do you decide whether additional information is harmful?

1. What would you look for in a source of information to decide if it is a solid well researched analysis of an issue or a weak or biased analysis?
2. What criteria do you recommend to determine the credibility of a source of information?

What would you look for in a source of information to decide if it is a solid well researched analysis of an issue or a weak or biased analysis?

As you examine each source, it is important to evaluate each source to determine the quality of the information provided within it. Common evaluation criteria include: purpose and intended audience, authority and credibility, accuracy and reliability, currency and timeliness, and objectivity or bias.

What criteria do you recommend to determine the credibility of a source of information?

It is important to be able to identify which sources are credible. This ability requires an understanding of depth, objectivity, currency, authority, and purpose. Whether or not your source is peer-reviewed, it is still a good idea to evaluate it based on these five factors.