Nutrition: Start Here

Summer 2021 Semester Hours (Boca Raton):

The library building is open for the Spring 2021 semester from 7:35 am - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (see our hours page for any changes). Many of us are still working remotely, and are available to to meet with you virtually.

It's easy to reach us! 

• Ask a Librarian (Sunday-Thursday 10 am-midnight; Friday/Saturday 10 am-5 pm)
• Library Virtual Help (8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F)
• Lib2Go resources
• Subject Specialist/Liaisons
• Virtual Office Hours (by appointment)
• Contactless Materials Delivery (how to get books, etc.)

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See also the Food Science LibGuide for additional resources.

7 Key Questions to Evaluate Your Food Science & Nutrition Information
 
The vast range of published information available in food science and nutrition can make conducting research a daunting task. The key is to carefully select your sources in order to optimize both the quality and quantity of information you retrieve.
 
The following questions can help you evaluate whether a source is suitable for your needs:

1. Is the author an authoritative body or subject expert? 
2. Is the information sponsored by a company or organization? 
3. For open access journals, does the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) list it as a reputable title?
4. Is the information balanced and objective?
5. Is it scientifically rigorous and accurate?
6. Is the information still current? 
7. Who is the target audience?

Source:  EBSCO (2017).