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Section 1: About the information and author(s)
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Is there a question, either explicit or implicit, that explains the reason the study, research, or project was done?
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Do you have reason to believe the author has expertise in the area about which they are writing?
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Is the document peer reviewed?
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Section 2: Background information: building on knowledge
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Section 3: Data: WHO or WHAT is being examined in order to find answer(s)?
What kind of information is being collected or looked at to answer the question(s) or address the problem? (unit of analysis)
Did the author collect or examine the right kind of information to answer the question or address the problem?
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Can you tell how participants, circumstance, or data were selected (inclusion and exclusion criteria)?
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Section 4: Data collection, analysis methods, or intervention strategy
If a survey or other instrument was used to gather information, was it included in the document?
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How did the authors analyze the information they gathered or evaluate the outcomes of their project?
Did the author(s) explain and, where appropriate, illustrate their findings and results in a clear and understandable way?
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Did the authors explain any problems or weaknesses in their study or project?
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