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*Reusable LibGuides Boxes: Evaluating Information: Beyond the Source

Questions to Consider

 

A red circle labeled "The Source" contained within a larger blue circle labeled "Beyond the Source: source + you + other sources." Inside the red circle are six questions to think about when considering the source you have found. What does it say or is the main point? Where was it published or posted? When was it published or posted? Who is the author or creator? Why does it exist? How does it incorporate evidence? The blue circle also poses six questions to think about the context in which you have found the source. When was it changed? Where did you access it? What other information can you find about this topic? Who's missing from the conversation? Why do you need this information? How did the information find you and how did you react?

Image from the Evaluating Info section of the Research 101 LibGuide from DePaul University Library, used with permission.

Evaluation Chart Handout

Handout from the Evaluating Info section of the Research 101 LibGuide from DePaul University Library, used with permission.

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