How do I know if a source is credible?
Answer
Ask yourself:
- Authority – Who is the author or publisher? Are they qualified?
- Accuracy – Is the information supported by evidence or citations?
- Currency – Is it up to date for your topic?
- Purpose – Is the content informative, persuasive, or biased?
- Relevance – Does it directly address your research question?
Library databases are a good starting point because they contain vetted sources.
