ENGL 1010: English Composition: 3. Recognize Credible Sources

What Makes a Source Credible?

Credible sources make your argument stronger and more reliable. Scholarly, peer reviewed sources are always credible.  You can evaluate other sources for credibility by asking:

• Who is writing?

  • Should be an expert: Master's degree or higher in their field

• On what topic?
  • Author should be an expert in the field they are writing about.  Ex. a Registered Dietician writing about nutrition

Any doubts about the credibility of a source you've found?  Ask a librarian!