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HIST 4175: Modern American History (Howard)
How to Evaluate Sources
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HIST 4175: Modern American History (Howard)
Created for Professor Howard's classes, Spring 2023
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How to Evaluate Sources
Annotated Bibliography Resources
RefWorks: Managing Your Research & Citations
Evaluating Sources of Information
Tips for Evaluating Sources
CRAAP Test
Should you consider using that resource or is it crappy? The CRAAP test gives you a set of guidelines to consider when evaluating a source of information. Remember, this isn't a checklist, but you should carefully consider each item.
Evaluating Source Overview - Purdue OWL
You will have to decide if a source is valid enough to be included in your paper. These guidelines can help.
Tutorials and Videos: Evaluating Sources
Tutorial: Choosing the Best Web Source
Tutorial: How to Evaluate Sources
Video: What is Authority?
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