This box lives at How To Do Research > Evaluating Information
It is included on the in the Is This a Good Source? (Evaluating Your Sources) page of the Reading & Writing Intensive Canvas Module
In order to make a strong argument in your writing assignments, you will need to include reliable and reputable sources. Scholarly, popular, and reference sources can all be authoritative. But in our digital world, not all sources of information are created equal. Some even spread information via social media, blogs, and podcasts. So how do you determine whether a source is credible?
This video will help you:
- Understand how different types of sources play a distinct role in helping you form your argument.
- Use the SIFT Method to evaluate the credibility and reliability of your sources.
