A popular resource found in many scholarly settings worldwide, Academic Search Premier is a leading multidisciplinary research database. It provides acclaimed full-text journals, magazines and other valuable resources.
This database provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.
Teachers, librarians and student researchers can use this database to explore current events, social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics frequently discussed in the classroom.
Why is Relevancy Important?
RELEVANCY- to be of quality or state of being important of the matter at hand or appropriate.
Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?
Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?
Is the site reporting original research? Is the research clearly identified? Are there search methods identified?
Is the information a compilation or analysis of previously published information?
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?
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