Watch: What Does It Mean to Evaluate Sources?

Why Watch This Video?

You improve the quality and reliability of your own academic work when you distinguish high-quality sources from unreliable ones. In this video, you:

• Learn what constitutes a credible source, including understanding the importance of high-quality and trustworthy information in academic research.
• Assess a source’s credibility by examining the author’s expertise, detecting potential bias, and other considerations.
• Determine the appropriateness of sources for your specific research needs and arguments.