Evaluating Information: References

CREDO InfoLit Modules is a resource for tutorials about the research process, source evaluation, and proper citation.

The following resources were used in preparing this LibGuide:

• Bachhuber, C. & Muccigrosso, L. (2011). Is it CRAP? Using a memorable acronym to teach critical website evaluation skills. Presented at Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians conference, Stevens Point, WI.
• Broadview University (formerly Globe University) Librarians.  (2015).  Using CRAP method of source evaluation.  Retrieved from http://library.broadviewuniversity.edu/evaluation
• Oregon State University Library & Dinsmore, A.  (n.d.). Scholarly articles: How can I tell? Retrieved from https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/c.php?g=285842&p=1905692
• Upstate Library. (2018, August 18). URL and what it can tell you. Retrieved from https://uscupstate.libguides.com/c.php?g=257977&p=1721715

Additional resources to consult when reviewing information:

•  Bergstrom, C & West, J. (2017). Calling Bullshit. Retrieved from https://callingbullshit.org/index.html
• Computer Hope. (2018, April 1). Internet domain suffixes. Retrieved from https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/num/domains.htm
• EasyBib: A Chegg Service. (2018). Evaluating sources. Retrieved from http://www.easybib.com/guides/students/writing-guide/ii-research/c-evaluating-sources-for-credibility/
• Krueger, V. (2016, November 2). 9 questions to help you evaluate the credibility of news sources. Retrieved from https://www.poynter.org/news/9-questions-help-you-evaluate-credibility-news-sources
• Meriam Library at California State University. (2010, September 17). Evaluating information - Applying the CRAAP test. Retrieved from https://www.csuchico.edu/lins/handouts/eval_websites.pdf
• SNHU Shapiro Library. (2018, September 17). Evaluating sources: What about websites? Retrieved from http://libguides.snhu.edu/c.php?g=92303&p=2104208
• University of California Berkely Library. (2018, February 20). Evaluating resources. Retrieved from http://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/evaluating-resources

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