Evaluating Websites and Other Sources
Before you rely on ANY type of information (websites, media, books, articles), you should evaluate whether the source is credible. There are many different approaches. Regardless of the approach you use, be sure to evaluate! If you have questions about how to evaluate, ask your librarian.
Evaluating Information: Media SourcesHow do you know if the article you found is good enough to use for your assignment? Use these videos to learn strategies for evaluating sources whether you find them on the Internet, in the library, or in the library’s databases.
- Evaluating Sources Using Comparison and CorroborationA method for thinking critically about the credibility of web sites.
- Evaluating Information Sources Using the 5WsOER Commons-hosted and Creative Commons-licensed tutorial by Rachel Radom.
- Evaluating scientific claims (or, do we have to take the scientist's word for it?)Published by Scientific American(2011), but still relevant.
Appropriately Integrating Your Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Integrating Your Sources - Qualtrics ModuleA Research Toolkit workshop with quizzes to assess your knowledge.
- How to Avoid PlagiarismA variety of links with tips for avoiding plagiarism.
- How to Use a Writing Cleanroom to Avoid Plagiarismby Jonathan Bailey for PlagiarismToday
- Avoiding Plagiarism: The Harvard Guide to Using SourcesThis particular page provides excellent tips on how to avoid plagiarism, especially unintentional plagiarism. The entire guide, published by the Harvard College Writing Program, is useful for establishing good research and writing habits from start to finish. A navigation bar is available in the left column.
APA Style
- APA Style HelpGeneral APA guidelines, samples and templates, and sample citations for various types of sources.
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More research guides
- NursingGeneral overview of available library and online information sources. Good starting point for your nursing courses throughout your studies at Wright State.
- Citing Your Sources-APASeveral good sources to help you with APA style. The Purdue OWL is particularly recommended for easy to understand examples.