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The Importance of
Information Search and
Source Evaluation
Alena Yarina

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Key Skills in the
Information World
Effective Search
Find the data you need quickly and accurately.
Critical Evaluation
Assess the reliability of information sources.
Decision Making
Make informed conclusions while avoiding misinformation.

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Why Is This Important?
Avoid False Data
Incorrect or outdated information can undermine any serious
endeavor.
Improve Work Quality
Whether it's studying, research, or a project, data accuracy is key to
success.

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Starting the Search: Purpose and Query
Define Your Purpose
What exactly do you want to find? Clear understanding saves time.
Formulate Your Query
Precise keywords help get relevant results.
Modern technologies provide many tools for information search, but it's important to choose the right one for a specific task.

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Information Search Tools
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Search Engines
Digital Libraries
Google, Yandex and others for general search.
Access to academic resources.
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Specialized Databases
Specialized Websites
Scopus, PubMed for scientific articles.
Industry portals and resources.

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Reliable Sources: Where to Start?
University Libraries
Curated collections of books, journals, databases.
Scientific Articles
Current data that has undergone peer review.

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Deep Dive into Academic Resources
Books (textbooks, monographs)
Excellent for mastering fundamentals and foundational
concepts.
Use filters by year, author, topic for precise search.
Specialized Databases
Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar — powerful tools for searching scientific
literature.

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The Internet: Proceed
with Caution!
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Mixed Sources
From scientific reports to advertising and personal opinions.
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Your Responsibility
The internet doesn't filter information; verifying accuracy falls entirely
on the user.

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Citations and References: Why Is This Important?
Give Credit to Authors
Show Research Depth
Help Readers Find Sources
Plagiarism is a serious violation!
Using others' ideas without citing sources can lead to expulsion and damage your reputation.

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The Key to Effective Learning and
Professional Activity
Search and source evaluation are interconnected processes that require attention and critical thinking.
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Critical Thinking
Resource Management Skills
Informed Decisions
Mastering these skills contributes to more effective learning, professional activity and helps navigate the information flow of daily
life.