Identifying and Citing Reliable Sources

Which of the following would be considered examples of credible sources to use for a research-based essay?

• Peer-reviewed and scholarly journal articles from the Online Library Database

• Congressional research reports

• State government websites (.state.us or .state.gov)

• Federal government websites (.gov)

• All the above

When determining the reliability of a website, which of the following is the best indicator?

• The author of the website states that it was proofread by a local librarian.

• The author of the website provides links to some of their favorite websites.

• The author of the website provides their contact information and credentials demonstrating they are an expert in the field.

• The author of the website claims that they are an expert on the topic.

Which of the following url endings is considered to be the least credible for obtaining trustworthy information?

• .org

• .com

• .edu

• .gov

When reading an article, the statement or theory that is presented with the purpose of being maintained or proved is the....

When an author demonstrates prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another in a way considered to be unfair, they are showing...

You can conclude that a website is associated with and/or run by a college or university if the URL ending is...

When using the CRAAP method for evaluating sources, currency refers to ...

• Timeliness of the information

• Reliability, truthfulness and correctness of content

• Importance of the information for your needs

• The reason the information exists

When using the CRAAP method for evaluating sources, authority refers to ...

• The success or popularity of the source

• Reliability, truthfulness and correctness of content

• Source of the information

• Importance of the information for your needs

Mark all of the following that explains the purpose of the CRAAP method (i.e. currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, purpose)

• Reliability, truthfulness and correctness of content

• Source of the information

• Importance of the information for your needs

• Timeliness of the information

• The reason the information exists

When you provide an “in-text” citation using MLA format, the period (.) goes before the citation. True or False?