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Engineering Design and Practice Sequence (EDPS)

Information Resources and Management for Engineering Design and Practice Sequence (EDPS)

Accuracy

 

 

 

Questions to ask...

  •  Where did this information come from?
  •  Is the author of the source clearly stated?
  • Are there contact details for the author?
  • Does the author list their credentials and affiliations, and can they be verified?
  • Was the work supported by research grants, and if so, who were they from?
  • Is the information supported by evidence?
  • Has the information been peer reviewed or refereed?
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
  • Is the publication organized logically?
  • Are the main points clearly presented?
  • Do you find the text easy to read, or is it stilted or choppy?
  • Is the author's argument repetitive?
  • What methods were used to collect this information/data?
  • What was the sample size or population?
  • How were conclusions drawn? Are they supported by strong data?

Bottom line: Can you trust that this information is true?