No matter what type of source you would like to use, what format it is in (print, web, or multimedia), or where you find it, there are many questions you can ask as you evaluate your sources, ensuring their credibility and objectivity.
This library guide, created by the University Library Teaching Learning & Academic Support (TLAS) unit, offers numerous resources on how to approach and analyze your sources.
Central Michigan University Libraries provide a research guide on lateral reading and using the SIFT methods to evaluate the credibility of a source by comparing it to other sources, which is especially helpful in the online environment. Lateral reading is supported by the Stanford study as an effective research strategy.