You want to make sure that you use Credible Sources when doing research.
A credible source is one that you can trust to provide accurate, reliable, and unbiased information.
It means the source is created by experts or organizations with authority on the topic, the information is supported by evidence, and it is up-to-date.
Not everything you find online is true or trustworthy. That’s why it’s important to check if a website is reliable before using it for your research.
You can use the
CRAAP Test Research Organizer
to document and evaluate your sources.
Research is a careful process of
asking questions, searching for evidence, evaluating sources
and using that information to support your ideas.
How can you tell if it is a credible source?
Apply the CRAAP Test
Currency: Is the information up-to-date?
Relevance: Does it relate to your topic?
Authority: Who is the author or source? Are they credible?
Accuracy: Is the information supported by evidence?
Purpose: Why was this information created? To inform, sell, or entertain?
Bellville Public Library is an excellent source for books, digital media, summer reading programs, research help and safe study spaces.
Visit the Bellville Public Library at 12 West Palm St / Bellville