As a scientist it's critical that the information you're using for assessments, study, and work has a strong evidence base. Part of choosing what information to use is evaluating research quality and dependability. Your ability to evaluate is dependent on identifying credible sources and sifting through inaccurate or misleading information.
When we talk about credibility and credible sources, we're talking about information that's trustworthy, accurate and good quality. As a scientist you need to sift through inaccurate or misleading information, in order to evaluate and locate resources with credibility.
With so much information available to us today, the challenge is not finding resources but determining credibility. Click the plus (+) symbols in the interactive below to discover the rationale behind why critically appraising information is a key skill.
Be mindful that you yourself have biases and preconceptions. Two common roadblocks that can prevent you from objectively evaluating information are echo chambers and confirmation bias.
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