The sources you use are an important component of your research. It\u2019s important to evaluate the sources you\u2019re considering using, in order to:<\/p>\n
You should have a clear idea of your own research question<\/a> or topic and think critically<\/a> when evaluating sources.<\/p>\n
Evaluating the credibility of a source is an important way of sifting out misinformation and determining whether you should use it in your research. Useful approaches include the CRAAP test<\/a> and lateral reading<\/a>.<\/p>\n
One of the best ways to evaluate source credibility is the CRAAP test<\/a>. This stands for:<\/p>\n
How you evaluate a source using these criteria will depend on your subject and focus. It\u2019s important to understand the types of sources<\/a> and how you should use them in your field of research.<\/p>\n
Lateral reading is the act of evaluating the credibility of a source by comparing it to other sources. This allows you to:<\/p>\n