Research Tools and Support

Use the Research Skills Google Slide to understand what Academic Research is and how to be a more effective and efficient researcher.

When using basic search engines, such as Google, Bing and Yahoo, evaluate online sources by giving each source the CRAAP test.  Consider the questions presented in the image to the left of the screen to determine how credible the source is and the value it brings to your research. The CRAAP test was developed by librarians at California State University and is now used by colleges and universities around the world, including Western University.