Library Guides: Information Literacy: Critical Thinking &amp; Evaluation

Resources

Evaluating Sources
Critical Thinking Skills

Evaluate for Quality
Tips from The Learning Portal to help you determine whether or not you should use a particular source for your research assignment.
Fact or Fake: How to Spot Fake News
Learn how to search and compare news stories and identify credible sources in this video from Films On Demand.

A Student’s Guide to Critical Thinking
In this video, viewers will understand what it takes to think critically – to determine the facts of a subject without prejudice, place these facts and information in a pattern to better understand and explain them, and accept and reject conclusions based upon experience, judgment, and beliefs.

Evaluating Sources Using the C.R.A.A.P. Method

To ensure you are using quality sources in your research, always evaluate for validity and credibility. The C.R.A.A.P. tool can help you to evaluate your sources. Click each word to find out more.

Example of C.R.A.A.P.

C.R.A.A.P. is a tool you can use when evaluating information to use for your research. C.R.A.A.P. is an acronym for: Currency, Relevance, Accuracy, Authority and Purpose.