Identifying Credible Sources
Not all information is equal. There are good, bad and in-between sources. Depending on your research needs, you must judge the quality and usefulness of sources accordingly.
Some Context
How many people around the world are using the Internet? Click here to view the statistic from the official source of global telecommunications data.
- Advantage: Unique voices joining the worldwide conversation
- Disadvantage: Information overload - must deal with ever-increasing number of viewpoints on topic
Knowing how to evaluate sources with a critical eye is important (in school and beyond).
The CRAAP Test provides a strategy to help.
The CRAAP Test provides a strategy to help.
CRAAP Test: Evaluate sources (especially websites) using these 5 criteria:
https://www.projectlooksharp.org/Resources%202/CRAAPTestPDF.pdf
https://www.projectlooksharp.org/Resources%202/CRAAPTestPDF.pdf
CRAAP Test Rubric- goo.gl/RYYCew
To edit the Google Doc: Select "File - Make a Copy"
To edit the Google Doc: Select "File - Make a Copy"
What about Wikipedia? |
Click here to read what Wikipedia's founder says about citing Wikipedia.
Bottom line - Wikipedia and other general encyclopedias are starting points . Dig deeper! |
Your #1 option is always to consult library databases.
All libraries (K-12, public, university) pay for databases in which you can locate sources from books, magazines, academic journals, newspapers, and more. They are one-stop-shops for credible and reliable sources.
Library databases also provide tools to help you:
All libraries (K-12, public, university) pay for databases in which you can locate sources from books, magazines, academic journals, newspapers, and more. They are one-stop-shops for credible and reliable sources.
Library databases also provide tools to help you:
- Search
- Cite
- Save
There are resources on "Fake News" in the library Schoology group