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Evaluating Sources

The following video explains how to critically evaluate any resource by using the C.R.A.A.P. test.

Western University. (2012, January). Evaluating Sources. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyMT08mD7Ds&feature=youtu.be

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The Research Process

1. Identify your topic
2. Develop search terms
3. Conduct a search
4. Evaluate information
5. Cite your sources

BibMe (Opens in a new window)
Citation Machine (opens in new window)
This site provides examples for creating reference citations for research papers. It includes MLA, APA, Turabian, and Chicago styles. It allows users to type information in the text boxes and the citation machine creates the work citations.

The following video provides an introduction to the library databases. It will instruct you on how to access them and get started with them.

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