Overview for Evaluating Sources

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Welcome to Evaluating Sources!

In this module, you will learn about the S.I.F.T. method. Use it to evaluate the sources you'll find in the Library so that you'll always use the best information for your projects. You'll learn how to how to evaluate the credibility and appropriateness of sources, and be given tools that can support you in making decisions about evaluating information sources. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • define a credible source;
  • evaluate a credible source using the S.I.F.T. method; and
  • determine which sources are appropriate for your research needs.

Items Due for This Module

  • Evaluating Source Quiz

This work is adapted from "Evaluating Sources" by UNR Libraries, used under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. This work is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International by Miramar College Library.