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Welcome to the ENG 102 Research Guide
Welcome to the ENG102 Research Guide. For this class, you will be exploring the library catalog, the library databases, and other authoritative sources to use in your investigative report. If you have any questions about the library or need help locating sources, contact Anna Mary Williford awillifo@montevallo.edu or use this link to find Help.
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Evaluating Web Content
How do you know whether a web site is reliable? What questions should you ask?
The librarians at California State University - Chico have come up with a handy CRAAP test:
Currency
- When was the information published?
- Does your topic require current sources?
Relevance
- Who is the intended audience?
- How does the information relate to your research question?
Authority
- Who is the author and what are their credentials?
- Are they qualified to write about the topic?
Accuracy
- Is the source peer-reviewed or refereed?
- Are the author’s conclusions supported by evidence?
- Is the information correct? Can you verify the information elsewhere?
Purpose
- Does the source appear objective or is it biased?
- Do the authors make their purpose and motivations clear?
- Do the authors acknowledge potential conflicts of interest?
Need more guidance? Here is an excellent, detailed guide from UC Berkeley Libraries:
