How do I evaluate articles and other information I find?
Answer
The ability to find, access, evaluate, understand, and apply information is a core component of academic work. In our current era of online publishing, social media, and “fake news,” knowing how to evaluate information is vital to student and life success.
Use this guide to help you identify credible, academically appropriate sources you can cite in your assignments: Evaluate Information.
Have a specific question about evaluating information that you are finding or using for an assignment? Ask a librarian using the links to the right.