Credibility can help you decide whether or not to trust an information source.
You may want to consider the following as you evaluate a source:
Scope
- Does the source provide a general overview of the topic?
- Does the source focus on only one aspect of the topic?
Audience
- Who is the source written for? University scholars, general public, high school students?
- Is the material technical or clinical? What type of information do you need?
Currency
- When was the source published?
- If the source is a website, when was it last updated?
- Do you need the most current information on your subject, or are older publications acceptable?