How do I evaluate sources to see if they are credible or reliable?

Determining credibility for a specific resource requires critical thinking and reading skills to evaluate the resource.

For specific methods to help you evaluate resources for their credibility, we have this guide: 

• Evaluating Resources guide

Credible sources include academic journals, trade journals, popular magazines, newspapers, government websites, books, and other types of information sources. Please note that a credible source is not necessarily a scholarly, academic source.

More Information:

• Fact Check: How to decipher online news and information 
• What is critical thinking?
• What is critical reading?
• What is peer review?

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