It is important to verify all resources. When using the library database, you can specifically filter by scholarly & peer-reviewed journals. These have been evaluated for you. When using other resources (especially those found on the Web, you should do some type of evaluation. Anyone can publish anything on the web! We recommend using the C.R.A.A.P. (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose/Point of View) test for evaluating printed resources.
1. Why evaluate resources? Watch this video from Western University:
2. Use the C.R.A.A.P. (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose/Point of View) Test chart to evaluate your resources.
Example of credible website using the EasyBib Website Evaluation Guide