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How do I know if a source is a "good" source?
How do I know if a source is a "good" source?
Credibility of sources is extremely important when conducting research. Just because something is online or published doesn't mean that it's credible, or even relevant!
So how do you know if a source is reliable enough to use in your research process?
One popular guide is the CRAAP test.
One popular guide is the CRAAP test.
Costello, Cathy. "Evaluating Source." Virtual Library, www.virtuallibrary.info/evaluating-sources.html. Accessed 17 September 2020.
You can also use the Credibility Continuum.
You can also use the Credibility Continuum.
"Criminal Justice Research: A Guide for Students: Evaluate Sources." University of Colorado: Colorado Springs, 26 August 2020, libguides.uccs.edu/c.php?g=374741&p=2535444. Accessed 17 September 2020.
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