How do I check the credibility of an article?
I'm working on an assignment, and my teacher says I need to use trustworthy and reliable sources. How can I figure out if an article is a good one to use?
Answer
Figuring out if an article is trustworthy is really important. Here are some quick tips:
- Who wrote it? Check the author. Are they an expert or connected to a trusted group?
- Where is it from? Is it published in a reliable place like a known website, journal, or news source?
- Does it back things up? Look for sources or references. Good articles show where they got their information.
- Is it fair? Watch for bias. Does it show all sides, or is it trying to push one opinion?
- Is it recent? Check the date to see if the info is still useful and up-to-date.
Want more tips? Check out our LibGuide here: Evaluating Sources.
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