Evaluating Information with BEAM

Method or Theory

Method information refers to the methods or theories used by the author to analyze and interpret the evidence. You can use these to adopt a concept, a work process, or a manner of thinking. 

Method resources include articles or books on theories or theorists and information on research methodology. 

In scholarly articles, methods and theories can be found in the method or methodology section or implied in the introduction or literature review. 

Questions to ask:

• Does this source offer a particular approach or method for analyzing my topic?
• Can I use this source to adopt a specific research methodology or framework?
• Can this source help me understand how to conduct my research or analysis?
• Does this source provide tools, strategies, or techniques that I can apply to my own work?

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