You need to make sure you have credible sources of information, as not all published research papers will be reliable. There are a number of reasons this may occur, the size of the study, use of a valid method, bias, assumptions, and inaccurate findings. These critical appraisal tools will help you decide if you have information from a reliable, relevant and trustworthy source.
A comprehensive set of checklists covering a variety of study types. These checklists are recommended for the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM) Checklists
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) Checklists
Edith Cowan University acknowledges and respects the Noongar people, who are
the traditional custodians of the land upon which its campuses stand and its programs
operate.
In particular ECU pays its respects to the Elders, past and present, of the Noongar
people, and embrace their culture, wisdom and knowledge.