How can I tell if my

information is credible?Library

What I need to do

I want to use an industry/professional

website and other sources

I need to decide if they are credible

sources

Industry website Australian Dental Association

Evaluating the website – Example 1

Who is the author?

Who is this website meant for – purpose?

Is there more than one audience targeted?

Public and professional? Hint – For members

Evaluation– Example 1

What is the purpose of this website?

Has the website current – regularly

maintained?

Another source

Information on

Lamb

Who is providing

the information?

Is this biased?

Use your evaluation tools

What is the purpose of the website?

Who is the intended audience?

Is there possible bias?

Who is the author?

Trade journals / magazines

An industry may have their own trade

journal

These are to inform members of the

current trends in the industry (or “trade”)

Doesn’t have in-text referencing or

bibliography

May have to be a member to access

Article about a early childhood education, from “Every Child”

trade journal. From the Early Childhood Association

Can I use a trade journal?

Yes, the aim is to provide current news about an

industry

Audience is professional or of an organization (or

“trade”)

Credible sources

May include industry/professional body

websites

Trade magazines are all right if they inform

Watch out for bias

If in doubt, leave it out.