Source Credibility
Source Credibility
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Consumers have a responsibility to evaluate the credibility of the information they use in research and share with others.
The RAVEN method is a simple way to verify the credibility of sources and prevent the spread of misinformation.
See below for information about RAVEN and questions you can ask to check the credibility of sources.
Lateral Reading
Lateral Reading
Use lateral reading to verify the accuracy of information.
Evaluate the credibility of the information's author, organization, or publisher.
Compare the information to other credible sources. Are they in agreement?
Evaluate the sources for bias.
Lateral reading requires opening multiple sources and reading them concurrently instead of reading one source at a time.
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