Skip to Main Content Skip to main content
We have launched our new catalog!My Account should now be working for most users, but if you run into any issues logging in, please reach out to one of our libraries or chat with us using the "Ask Us!" button below.

Science Information Cycle: Use

 

Creative Commons License

Introduction

Now that you have found the information you need, it is essential to synthesize it, use it accurately and appropriately, and provide citations for the sources where you found it. This section introduces evaluation criteria and highlights the importance of citing your sources.

Student in library. Couresy of UCI Communications.

What Are We Looking At Now?

In this section, you will:

  • Learn how to read a scientific article for relevancy
  • Know how to assess the credibility of science information
  • Understand how and why to give credit to sources written by others.

©2025 Houston City College Libraries