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When doing research, it can be hard to find credible sources.
Credible sources are defined as a source that is written by an expert, that is without error or bias.
Articles and information found in a database or with Google Scholar are credible sources. Be aware of websites out there that look good but might have bad information. To determine if a site/article/journal is credible, use the CRAAP framework below.
Currency - the timeliness of the information
Another thing to consider - does the website's copyright date match the content's currency? Or is it just a standard range?
Relevance - The importance of the information for your needs
Authority - The source of the information
Note - to help answer Authority and Purpose questions, check out a website's About page
Accuracy - The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content
Purpose - The reason the information exists
Note - to help answer Authority and Purpose questions, check out a website's About page.
More in-depth information on APA can be found on our APA page. For in-depth questions or to have us look over your APA citations, contact the library for help: library@methodistcollege.edu.
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