Evaluating and Citing Information Sources - Japanese Language Resources - Introduction for Graduate Students - Research Guides at University of British Columbia

Evaluating Information Sources

How do we evaluate Japanese resources?

Gakushūin University Library has a one-pager describing trustworthy Japanese resources.

The process of evaluating each resource you use for research is universal, whether you are using English or Japanese resources. The following tools will further help you refine your skills for evaluation.

Library Guide on Evaluating Information Sources
This resource will provide guiding questions to help you to analyze the authority, accuracy and scope of your information materials to assess how appropriate they will be for your research. Keep in mind that many publications have a particular bias or agenda, which may not be obvious at first glance.

Citing Japanese Sources

Asian Language Citation Guide
This guide offers MLA, APA, and Chicago style citation guidelines and presents specific citation requirements for Asian-language resources, including Japanese sources.