When evaluating your sources, consider the following:
1) Authority: Is the author credible? Look them up to see what their background is.
2) Purpose: Who is the intended audience? Why was the resource created?
3) Publication: Where was it published? Does the publication have a good reputation?
4) Relevance: Is your source relevant to your research? Will it support your argument?
5) Date of Publication: how recent is your source? Is it recent enough to still be relevant, or have things been updated since the original publication?
6) Documentation: make sure your source has citations listed, and from reliable sources.
Sometimes it can be hard to know if a source you want to use if real or not. If you have any concerns or questions, the library is here to help! The librarians at Lewis are happy to help you find reliable sources and review the ones you have questions about.
The library databases are great resources to find credible information. Use our Primo search or look at the A-Z database list to see what the Lewis University Library has available.
Broad collection of full-text scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers in most academic subjects, plus videos from the Associated Press.