Does your information pass the CRAAP test?
- Evaluating Information This is for all those who would prefer to have a paper copy of the evaluation checklist. Just click on this document, download it, and print.
Sample Papers
Websites: Use Good Ones, Not Bad Ones!
You may find that you have a lot of freedom in finding resources for your papers. That is a good thing!
We know that the first place you'll go is online -- probably to Google, Yahoo, or Bing. That's fine. That's not a bad thing.
What IS a bad thing is if you use any old website without checking to make sure that it is a good one. Use the following as guidelines in determining whether to use a website for your paper.
- Who made it: a business, a branch of government, a non-profit organization, the military, a professional association....?
- Are they credible and reliable?
- When was it last updated?
- What is the purpose of the website? Is it trying to sell you something?
- Are there a lot of ads?
A word about Wikipedia: librarians love Wikipedia. Professors love Wikipedia. Everyone loves it. It is a great starting point. BUT, it is generally NOT acceptable to cite Wikipedia in a college-level paper unless your professor has said that it is OK.
Citation Builders
Create MLA or APA citations using a simple online form. Always review your citations.
Citation Guides
- Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and Style GuideThis guide is a good starting place for creating citations. Instructors do prefer that students use the official MLA guide. A copy is available in the library.
- Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style GuideThis guide is a good starting place for creating citations. Instructors do prefer that students use the official APA guide. A copy is available in the library.
The Credible Hulk
Source: Twitter User stephenjenkins