Evaluating Resources

Do you know what kind of book or web site you need to complete your assignment? How do you know a book or web site has reliable information?

When looking at any information resources you want to think about:

  • Authority/Source
  • Coverage
  • Objectivity
  • Accuracy
  • Currency

Useful web sites

These web sites have discussions and pointers on evaluating information resources.

Purdue University Libraries

University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University

St. John's University, Information Literacy Tutorial

Colorado State University, Web Content Evaluation