The video and information sheet to the right provide criteria and guidance in applying those criteria to evaluating websites for use in your academic work.
Below are resources for evaluating the quality of scholarly articles.
While it is true there is a lot of good information on Google and other search engines, there is also a lot of terrible stuff out there. How do you sift through all of it?
Use this EVALUATE INFORMATION CHECKLIST as you locate resources. It will guide you towards finding accurate, relevant information you can use.
When searching, think about the keywords and related terms you want to use. Also, consider whether your search terms are too broad or too narrow.
This video was taken from the North Carolina State University Libraries Website.