Evaluating Sources
Website Evaluation Techniques:
Before you use information, you should make an effort to see if your source is reliable. The RADCAB acronym helps you remember what areas to address BEFORE you use the website's information. With access to so many websites, you need to be able to quickly determine which website gives you the best information. Use the form below to help you.
"RADCAB" ™
A mnemonic acronym for information evaluation.
Created by Karen M. Christensson, M.S. Library Media Education.
An important part of finding resources is evaluating them and citing them properly. You need to know that you are getting the best information available (evaluation), and so does your audience (citation). One of the best ways to build your own credibility is to clearly and effectively use credible resources to develop your ideas and support your conclusions.
Evaluating Sources