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CRE 103, Stevens, Allegheny: Evaluating Information

This guide provides resources for the CRE 103 research project.

Evaluating Resources

Evaluating Resources

Evaluating sources is a key component of the research process. When evaluating there are a few thoughts to keep in mind so that you're making sure you're getting quality sources that support the topic you've chosen. 

 

Use the CRAAP test to evaluate the information you find. Ask yourself the following questions about the resources you find:

Currency – Is it timely or up-to-date?

Relevance – Useful for your purposes?

Authority – Who wrote it? What is the source?

Accuracy – Are there references to back it up?

Purpose – Why was it written? Is there a bias?

How to Spot Fake News

Fact-Checking Sites   

FactCheck.org

Politifact

AllSides

 

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