Evaluating Information - RHW 102 Dr. Abhipsa Chakraborty - First-Year Seminar in Writing

Types of Sources and how to Evaluate Them

There are many forms that sources can take for your research. How can we tell the difference? How can we tell what's usable and what's not? We got you covered...

Types of Sources and Evidences
These videos and tutorials will guide you through the types of sources you will encounter as well as how to distinguish the evidence you can extract for your research from these sources.
Filtering Through the Noise
The online landscape can get very tricky when it comes to deciphering what is legitimate and what is fake or misleading. This tutorial will help you differentiate the good from the bad when it comes to online sources.
Lateral Reading
These videos and tutorials will show you the benefits of reading less to gain more from online resources.

Evaluating Information Worksheet

If you're trying to determine whether or not a source is suitable for the research you are doing, use this worksheet to understand more about the credibility and relevance of your chosen source.

Evaluating Your Sources