1. Start with reliable sources:

• Use our Research Toolkit to begin your search. This is a collection of RELIABLE websites and databases.

2. Understand the difference between popular sources & academic (scholarly) sources:

• Video: POPULAR VS. SCHOLARLY SOURCES (Hartness Library, Vermont Technical College, United States)
• Text Explanation:  POPULAR VS. SCHOLARLY SOURCES (University of Victoria Libraries)

3. Learn how to verify information using Lateral Reading and Source Identification

https://youtu.be/SHNprb2hgzU

4. Use the CRAAP test to evaluate your sources:

• Click HERE for the CRAAP test website evaluation checklist

5. Don’t forget to cite your sources!

• HERE’s how to create a proper Works Cited list (Bibliography)