You should use sources that are appropriate for your assignment.  There is a lot of information available out there, but not all information is equal.  Some resources will be better suited and more appropriate for you to use than others. 

You can evaluate the information you find using the CRAAP test to determine if it is appropriate for you to use - and to show that it is good evidence for your arguments.

Using less credible sources to support design claims can lead to a less credible design. Before using any source, evaluate it for credibility. One method of evaluation is the CRAAP test:

Use the worksheet below to help evaluate sources.

When doing research, people use a variety of sources. Popular articles are a good starting point and place to get background information. Scholarly or research articles are considered credible sources of information and can help support claims through research.

*Peer-review articles are assessed for quality by researchers in the field before they are published. These articles are considered to have a high level of credibility.

Use the directory below to help determine if a journal or periodical is peer-reviewed: