Finding credible information
Channel: ISU Libraries
Date: 2014-10-17

How do I find credible information? Where do I look for scholarly or peer-reviewed journals? Learn what databases to search for credible information in this video. Use the CRAAP criteria to evaluate the credibility of a source. This method includes considering a source’s currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose.
Observe how databases (EBSCOhost’s Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, and ULRICHS displayed in this video) can aid in the research process. 

Table of Contents: 

00:00 - Finding credible information
00:21 - Scholarly v.s. Popular  
01:09 - Peer Reviewed
03:48 - C.R.A.A.P.
04:09 - Currency
04:52 - Relevancy
05:36 - Authority
06:37 - Accuracy
07:39 - Purpose
08:02 - Review 
08:38 - Questions?  Contact the library!

Author of this video: Molly Montgomery