Credible or Not?

Remember the criteria for determining if an online source is good for academic research:

C--Credible
A--Accurate
R--Reasonable
S--Support

Summary of the CARS Checklist for research source evaluation

Credibility

Trustworthy source, the quality of evidence and argument, author's credentials, known or respected authority, organizational support.

Goal: an authoritative source; a source that supplies some good evidence that allows you to trust it.

Accuracy

Up-to-date, factual, detailed, exact, comprehensive, audience and purpose reflect intentions of completeness and accuracy.

Goal: a source that is correct today (not yesterday); a source that gives the whole truth.

Reasonableness

Fair, balanced, objective, reasoned, no conflict of interest, absence of slanted tone.

Goal: a source that engages the subject thoughtfully and reasonably; a source concerned with the truth.

Support

Listed sources, contact information, claims supported, documentation supplied. 

Goal: a source that provides convincing evidence for the claims made; a source you can triangulate (find at least two other sources that support it). 

Is this website credible?

Use your notes and the information discussed in class to determine if the above website is a good resource.