Can some help me check my nursing assignment ?,
Criteria | Things to consider... | Examples |
Currency |
(Currency may be less important when exploring discussions of historical events or older theories in context, because a historical perspective may be more relevant than a modern one in some circumstances) | A discussion of attitudes towards nurses in the media during the 1990s vs The impact of social media on modern nursing practice How might the idea of "current" be different for these two examples? |
Reliability |
| A satirical news website (e.g. Betoota Advocate) or social media platform vs An established, academic textbook publisher If your academic has set a textbook for your subject, this means they believe it is a source you can trust. |
Authority |
(Sources without an author are usually less credible because they don't disclose their qualifications, affiliations and experience)
| A blog post or media article written by a self-appointed expert or anonymous author vs A peer reviewed article written by a team of university academics and researchers |
Purpose |
| A webpage on diabetes from a pharmaceutical company that produces and sells diabetes medication. They may have an interest in persuading you to buy their products. vs Diabetes information from a government website such as Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW). Their role is solely to provide accurate information. |