A source that can be trusted to contain See above. Also: Basic/general/background Credible accurate information that is backed up by Newspapers information about a topic evidence or can be verified in other trusted Magazines Current events sources. Many types of sources can fall into Books news this category. Trade journals or publications Statistical data Government websites Information about specific *Note: The final decision about the Websites from educational organizations or companies (look appropriateness of a given source for a institutions (like universities) at the organization’s or company’s particular assignment is left to the instructor. Websites or publications from website, or look for articles in reputable organizations (like the Mayo newspapers or trade journals) Clinic) Government information Encyclopedias (general or subject) Information popular culture Opinions or commentaries Many websites could be considered credible. Topics of general interest The more information provided about the source, the more likely they are to be credible. Look for information about the author and/or the organization, how recently it was published, the intended audience, the intended purpose, and whether there is evidence of bias. Ashford University Library, June 2015, CR 0130415
Credible A source that can be trusted to contain accurate information that is backed up by evidence or can be verified in other trusted sources. Many types of sources can fall into this category. *Note: The final decision about the appropriateness of a given source for a particular assignment is left to the instructor. See above. Also: Newspapers Magazines Books Trade journals or publications Government websites Websites from educational institutions (like universities) Websites or publications from reputable organizations (like the Mayo Clinic) Encyclopedias (general or subject) Many websites could be considered credible. The more information provided about the source, the more likely they are to be credible. Look for information about the author and/or the organization, how recently it was published, the intended audience, the intended purpose, and whether there is evidence of bias. Basic/general/background information about a topic Current events news Statistical data Information about specific organizations or companies (look at the organization’s or company’s website, or look for articles in newspapers or trade journals) Government information Information popular culture Opinions or commentaries Topics of general interest Ashford University Library, June 2015, CR 0130415
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