Subject and Course Guides: Getting Started with Research Tutorials: Evaluating Sources for Credibility

Evaluating Sources

No matter which type of source you are using, you should evaluate it for credibility and to make sure it fits your research needs or purpose.

Part 1: Watch the video Evaluating Sources for Credibility and complete the knowledge check

Running time 3:11 |

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Evaluating Sources for Credibility descriptive transcript (txt file)

Knowledge Check

Handouts

For Instructors

Learning outcomes:

Evaluating Sources for Credibility covers how to:

Explain why it is important to use credible sources
Identify criteria to help determine a source's credibility for a particular information need

Adding Content to Canvas

The video can be added to your Canvas course using the embed code.

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