Library 101

Evaluating Sources is your source...

Credible?

Accurate? 

Relevant?

Current?

Reasonable?

Objective? 

Reliable?

How do you know?  You might have to do more research to look at an author's affiliation and other works.  Can you find additional sources that support your readings?  

When trying to determine if a source is scholarly or peer-reviewed, here are some things to consider: 

• Who wrote this?  What are their credentials or authority? 
• Where is the article published?  What is the publication process? 
• When was this published?
• Who is the audience? 
• What sources did the author use and cite? 
• Is the information and or data in the source accurate? 
• Are you comfortable using this source?