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Composition I Research Guide for ENGL 101: Evaluating Sources

Guides for Evaluating Sources

It is important to evaluate your sources for relevancy and credibility. Although this is a particular concern for sources on the World Wide Web, it is also important to consider sources you find in library databases. Although most are vetted in some way, they are intended for a variety of audiences with differing standards of editorial control. These guides give you some ideas on how to evaluate a variety of sources.