To manage and evaluate your references, you must look at their relevancy and content. First, review the abstracts of your article to see if they are relevant.
Read your articles and ask yourself these questions:
- What question/problem is the author addressing?
- What are the key concpts?
- What are the key theories, models, and methods shown? Does the author take an innovative approach to the topic?
- What are the results and conclusions?
- How does the study relate to other studies in the field? Does it confirm, add to, or challenge established knowledge?
- Are there inconsistencies or controversies within the research?
- How does the publication contribute to your own understanding of the topic?
Take notes, cite sources, and look for similar authors/topics.
