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Criteria for Evaluation

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Article in a Database*

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*Although not included here, you can check the article's bibliography to help determine accuracy.

Websites

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Scholarly (Peer-reviewed) Journals
	Written by an expert or specialist in the field Written for scholars and other academics, using jargon specific to the field Presents research findings and theories related to a particular field or discipline Includes bibliography and/or footnotes
Practitioner (Trade) Journals
	Written by a practitioner in the field or specialized journalist Reports on news and trends in a particular industry or business Provide advice to people who work in a particular field
Popular Magazines
	Written by a staff writer or journalist Written to inform and entertain Covers popular issues and popular culture Written for a general, mass audience

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