Currency | Information should be current, especially if it is in health and technology-relates disciplines. |
Relevance | Is the information relevant to what you are researching? |
Accuracy | Are there any grammatical errors of obvious mistakes in the work? |
Authority | What makes the person an expert in whatever they are discussing? |
Purpose | Is the information informative, leisurely, promotional, educational, etc. |
Being able to recognize why resources are reliable is vital in performing research and retrieving resources. The CRAAP Test will help you determine the reliability of your resource.
This video explains how to establish credibility with all of your resources and is vital if you explore the Internet for research purposes!
Databases should be the the initial source used to retrieve your newspapers, academic journals, magazines, ebooks, etc. But, there are times the Internet is vital for resources and can retrieve better results.