Chapter 7:
Evaluating Information

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Learning Objectives	1
Evaluating Information	2
Is the Information Relevant?	3
More about Relevance	4
Is the Coverage of the Information Complete?	5
More about Completeness	6
Is the Information Reliable?	7
Reliability: Credentials of the Author/Editor/Producer	8
Reliability: Different Types of Publications	9
Reliability: Timeliness	10
Reliability: Stability and Permanence	11
Is the Information Accurate?	12
Accuracy: Fact, Opinion, or Propaganda?	13
Accuracy: Supporting Evidence and Errors	14
Accuracy: Facts Correct?	15
Accuracy: Bias	16
Accuracy: Points of View	17
Summary and Expert Advice	18

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