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Critically evaluating journal papers

The ABCs of critical thinking!

Bias

  • Are all sides of the issue represented or does the author or publisher
    have a certain opinion, agenda or conclusion to promote? 
    • Is 'information' being used to inform and teach or to sell a product,
      entertain or persuade?
    • Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?
    • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial or are there biases?

Check your paper!

  • Is the subject approached from an objective standpoint?
  • Can you identify some potential bias?

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