English 201A: English Composition (Portuges): Evaluating Sources

• When looking for information, you need to evaluate your sources carefully
• This is especially true if you are doing an Internet search
• By searching Cuesta Library Search, you automatically limit your results to quality sources

Note: If your instructor wants "peer-reviewed" articles, check off the "peer-reviewed" checkbox in Cuesta Library Search

Not sure if an information source is reliable? Try the CRAAP Test! Review your source for:

• Currency
• Relevance
• Authority
• Accuracy
• Purpose

Look for articles that have PDF or HTML links on the right. These are usually free, full-text articles.