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Library Orientation: Is This A Good Article?

Is This A Good Article? - Evaluating Sources

What To Look For

With the wealth of information available at our fingertips, sometimes it is difficult to know whether or not an article is credible. There are certain factors that can help you make that determination. 

Is there an author listed? Does the author's information specify why this person can be viewed as an expert on that topic? Does the article include a bibliography? Has the work been peer reviewed? 

View the help videos on this page to learn more about how to evaluate your sources.

Evaluating Sources for Credibility by North Caroline State University Library

Evaluating Information Sources by Australian National University Library

How Peer Review Improves Trustworthiness of Source by Cambridge University

What Is a Scholarly Journal? by Univ of Washington Library