How do you know a source is credible?
When you are tasked with doing research for an assignment, the amount of sources and information available to you can feel overwhelming.How do you know a source is appropriate for your research topic? How do you know you're using the right experts and publications?
When you find a source that you want to use in an assignment, here are some things to consider:
- Authority & purpose
- Documentation
- Publication or format & date
- Relevance
- Packaging & Design
We'll go into more depth on each of these as you navigate this guide.