Finding sources is only the first part of the research process. Once you locate sources, you need to be able to evaluate them to see if they're appropriate not only for a college paper but for your paper.
This is mostly about applying critical thinking skills and common sense.
Evaluate by applying the CRAAP test →
Finding sources is only the first part of the research process. Once you locate sources, you need to be able to evaluate them to see if they're appropriate.
Want to know if a journal is scholarly and/or peer-reviewed? Look it up in Ulrich's Online:
Adapted from a handout developed by librarians at Meriam Library, California State University, Chico, 2004