How do I know if my sources are credible/reliable?
Answer
When evaluating information sources, the following criteria is used:
- Authorship: Is the author an expert in the field? Does the author identify him/herself?
- Publisher: Is the publisher credible or established?
- Timeliness: When was the content created? When was it last updated?
- Sponsorship: Do credible sources (e.g. media outlets, academics, experts) link to or share the content on their own sites?
- Footnotes and bibliography: Does the author cite credible sources? Did the author conduct research while creating content?