Evaluating the information sources you find is a crucial step. The questions you ask about books, periodical articles, web pages, or multimedia sources are similar whether you are looking at something online or have the physical item in hand.
How to Critically Analyze Information Sources
Lists some of the critical questions you should ask when you consider the appropriateness of a particular book, article, media resource, or Web site for your research.
Evaluating Media and News Content
Link to our workshop on media literacy with tips for recognizing misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda.