How to Evaluate Sources

This guide provides some of the basic tools and information for evaluating various sources for use in your research. If you run into any issues or have questions, feel free to Ask a Librarian!

For further help, check out the Libraries' tutorials on Evaluating Information:

• Video: What is Authority?
• Video: Introduction to Bias
• Video: Types of Bias
• Quiz: Bias
• Video: Evaluating Sources
• Tutorial: Evaluating Information
• Tutorial: Choosing the Best Web Source
• Tutorial: Understanding Misinformation
• Quiz: Evaluating Information

For more information on researching, presenting, and citing information, check out the Libraries' Research Skills Tutorials page.