Evaluate Sources
Sources come in all shapes and sizes. It is your job as the researcher to figure what sources are relevant and reliable.
Sources come in all shapes and sizes. It is your job as the researcher to figure what sources are relevant and reliable.
The benefit of using a database is that the source is more likely to have expert authority and accurate information on your topic. If you are not using a database or peer-reviewed article, make sure to check using CRAAP.
Using a website? Check the URL domain and then use the sheet to further evaluate the source for reliability.