Getting Started with Research at Shapiro Library
This guide discusses understanding information sources, formulating a topic and search phrase, where and how to search the library for information, how to evaluate sources, how to cite sources, and more.
For More Information:
- What is SIFT?
- How do CRAAPO and SIFT compare for evaluating a source?
- How do I evaluate a source by its currency?
- How do I evaluate a source by its relevancy?
- How do I evaluate a source to determine if it's appropriate to use for my assignment?
- How do I evaluate a source by its purpose or objectivity?
- How do I evaluate a source by its accuracy?
- How do I evaluate a source by its authority?
- How old should or can a source be for my research?
- How do I find a good website for my research or project?
- How do I evaluate a website?
The SIFT information presented has been adapted from materials by Mike Caulfield with a CC BY 4.0 This link opens in a new window license.
Evaluating Sources Using the SIFT Method Video
The SIFT information presented has been adapted from materials by Mike Caulfield with a CC BY 4.0 This link opens in a new window license.