Not only are there multiple formats to consider when researching for an assignment, there are also different types of sources. These are primary, secondary, and tertiary. There may come a time when you are instructed to use sources of a certain type.
To help define what is meant by primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, check out this tutorial from the University of Notre Dame, Types of Sources.
How do you know if something is a credible source?
RADCAB is a great way to remember ways to evaluate sources
Cornell’s research guide for students offers an excellent resource for each step of the process. They also have a Digital Literacy FAQ that is quite helpful and informative.
Cornell University’s Source Evaluation Check List is another great resource to use when assessing potential sources for this class as well as your future assignments.
English 100 Information Literacy 