Description

Reliable research depends on the credibility of the information sources used. This program explores how researchers evaluate the reliability, authority, and context of publications before including them in research projects. Participants learn how to examine author credentials, publication environments, and citation patterns to determine whether information can be trusted.

Learning Topics:
• credibility assessment methods
• identifying biased information
• reference verification techniques

Practice Elements:
• comparing research sources
• analyzing author credibility
• identifying unreliable materials

Outcome:
Participants develop stronger judgment when selecting and validating research sources.