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Was 9/11 an inside job?

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First of all, look for sources that you know are credible and that the media fronts as a credible source. Ex. The Times, The Guardian, Politico, BBC.

Currency: Is the article and information up to date? How old is it, is it reliable?

Domain: Everyone can get acces to a .com, .org and .net-domain. .gov and .edu is therefore more reliable because the site belongs to the government or any form of education, perhaps a school or a library.

Authority: Who wrote the article? Is the author’s name oublished with it’s article? Can you find any information about the site, organization and/or authors on the sit?

Use multiple sources, cross-check the information.

Look at language, vocabulary and grammar.

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The world is full of information to be found—however, not all of it is valid, useful, or accurate. Evaluating sources of information that you are considering using in your writing is an important step in any research activity.

The quantity of information available is so staggering that we cannot know everything about a subject. For example, it's estimated that anyone attempting to research what's known about depression would have to read over 100,000 studies on the subject. And there's the problem of trying to decide which studies have produced reliable results.

Similarly, for information on other topics, not only is there a huge quantity available but with a very uneven level of quality. You don't want to rely on the news in the headlines of sensational tabloids near supermarket checkout counters, and it's just as hard to know how much to accept of what's in all the books, magazines, pamphlets, newspapers, journals, brochures, Web sites, and various media reports that are available. People want to convince you to buy their products, agree with their opinions, rely on their data, vote for their candidate, consider their perspective, or accept them as experts. In short, you have to sift and make decisions all the time, and you want to make responsible choices that you won't regret.

Evaluating sources is an important skill. It's been called an art as well as work—much of which is detective work. You have to decide where to look, what clues to search for, and what to accept. You may be overwhelmed with too much information or too little. The temptation is to accept whatever you find. But don't be tempted. Learning how to evaluate effectively is a skill you need both for your course papers and for your life.

When writing research papers, you will also be evaluating sources as you search for information. You will need to make decisions about what to search for, where to look, and once you've found material on your topic, if it is a valid or useful source for your writing.

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Who is behind the source?

Is it a well-known institution or person?

Where does it originally come from?

Does it indicate an author?

Is the article old or up-to-date?

Does it have comments? How many comments?

Has the website a commercial intention or is the information service a common good?

Is the article personally or objectively written?

Does it have many or none citation to other sources?

How well written is the article?

How open is the person behind a presented page? For example, does the author have a biography or a Twitter account?

https://www.crisscrossed.net/2010/01/08/when-do-we-trust-an-information-source/

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When we evaluate our sources, we have to check the credibility to the author. We can look at his or her education and see if he or she is a professional. We also have to check the currency of the article: how relevant it is. This also leads to the accuracy of the article. Is it about what we are looking for?

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Check domain link. Credibility of the website, author, and the sources. Accuracy of the sources. Compare with other articles. Currency of the article. Purpose of the article and the target audience. Is the article formal?

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If you want to find out if a source is reliable or not, there are some things you need to check before you start using it. One of the things you should check first is the publish date, which shows you how relevant the article is. The next thing you should check is if is the article has an author, and if the author is trustworthy. It is also smart to compare the article with other reliable sources and check the grammar, vocabulary and language.

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Use Ung.no to find up

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Use a app called source checker

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Dont trust libtards

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compare with other sources
grammar
no slang words
Compare several opinions
Consult your instructor.

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Some things to consider in evaluating the quality of research sources:
C urrency: the timeliness of the information

How recent is the information?

Can you locate a date when the page(s) were written/created/updated?

Based on your topic, is the information current enough?

R eliability: importance of the information

What kind of information is included in the Web site?

Is the content primarily fact, or opinion? Is the information balanced, or biased?

Does the author provide references for quotations and data?

If there are links, do they work?

A uthority: the source of the information

Can you determine who the author/creator is? is there a way to contact them?

What are their credentials (education, affiliation, experience, etc.)?

Who is the publisher or sponsor of the site? Are they reputable?

A ccuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the information

Is it accurate? Is it supported by evidence?

Is the information balanced or biased?

Was it peer-reviewed?

Can you verify the information from another reliable source?

Are there spelling, grammar, or typographical errors?

Can you determine who the author/creator is? is there a way to contact them?

P urpose: the reason the information exists

What's the intent of the Web site (to persuade, to sell you something, etc.)?

What is the domain (.edu, .org, .com, etc.)?

Are there ads on the Web site?

How do they relate to the topic being covered (e.g., an ad for ammunition next to an article about firearms legislation)?

Is the author presenting fact, or opinion? Who might benefit from a reader believing this Web site?

Based on the writing style, who is the intended audience?

The CRAAP Test was developed by librarians at California State University, Chico.

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Library Guides: Start Your Research: Evaluate Your Info

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Some things to consider in evaluating the quality of research sources: C urrency: the timeliness of the information How recent is the information? Can you locate a date when the page(s) were written/created/updated? Based on your topic, is the information current enough? R eliability: importance of the information What kind of information is included in the Web site?

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Is the website professionally designed?

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make sure that the information is not outdated. Is the content primarily fact, or opinion? Does the author provide references for quotations and data? What is the authors credentials? Can you trust the author? Is it accurate and supported by evidence? Are there any grammar or spelling errors?
Are there any ads on the website?
Compare to other sources.

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Compare with other sources.

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Look for articles published in scholarly journals
or sources that require certain standards or criteria be met before publication.

Look for materials at Web sites that focus on scholarly resources
(e.g. Google Scholar)

Compare several opinions
by scholars in your topic field is another way to verify or evaluate your sources.

Consult your instructor.

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You can click on an about-thing.
Google the people who made the page.

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When was the information published or last updated. Who is the author? Is the information a research study or scholarly article. Is it related to your topic. Can you find the information anywhere else

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Currency: the timeliness of the information.
Reliability: importance of the information.
Authority: the source of the information.
Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the information.
Purpose: the reason the information exists.
Just remember the word "CRAAP"
From: https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/c.php?g=148148&p=971552

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Instructions:

Write about « how to evaluate sources» for 10 minutes. Show your partner your paper. Correct each other’s work and post it below: