COMS Research: EVALUATION

Plagiarism is the copying or close imitation of information from a published source.

Consider...

• Who is the author?
• Why was it written -- for what purpose, organization, or audience?
• When was it written?
• Does it include references or a works cited list?

If you cannot determine the credibility of the information you are using, especially from a website, it's best not to use it to factually support your argument. Using biased or inaccurate information in your paper can negatively impact your grade.

Evaluating Information Sources: What Is A Peer-Reviewed Article?

This page thoroughly takes you through peer-review and refereed academic journals for you research

The Peer Review Process