Use the "CRAAP" Test criteria to evaluate the credibility information that you find.  If the information doesn't pass the test, you probably should not use it as a source. For more information, download the CRAAP Test Checklist in the link below. 

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. This generally makes them credible sources; however you still need to check these sources carefully as errors do occur!

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

Still not sure what peer-review mean? Use the link below for more information. 

Also be careful to avoid citing from predatory journals! These journals are fake journals that charge authors a significant amount of money to publish their research (or fake research in some cases!) without checking the credibility of the research or sometimes even without even reading the paper before publishing it! These types of journals should never be cited. 

Some tips and tricks to help you get started: