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LibrarySkills@UCL: Evaluating information

A guide to evaluating sources of information.

Critical appraisal of clinical studies

Once you have identified information for your research, you should appraise it for its validity, currency and applicability.  This is particularly important in the health sciences where poorly conducted research may potentially have a negative impact on patient outcomes. It is also an important skill to utilise in research, to ensure your research is based only on the highest quality studies.