Credible sources: what are they and how to identify them

 



Up-to-date sources

Make sure that the sources you use are not too old or out of date. There might be a more recent paper with new and better insights on your topic.

Research papers, books, and articles that are written by well-respected authors

If an author has a good reputation and is well-known in their field, the source can likely be trusted.

Sources that you find at your university's library

In general, sources that you find at your university's library are credible, be it books, scholarly journals, articles, music recordings, or DVDs. But be aware that your university's library can also have popular media, which may not be a credible source of information.

Sources from online scholarly databases

Online library databases are probably one of the best sources of articles from scholarly journals to which you will have access. Your library will most likely be subscribed to multiple online databases and provide information on how to access them. Credible online scholarly databases are also:


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