Library learning resources for FoE students

Evaluating sources

By evaluating information sources using the criteria mentioned in the 'Evaluation criteria for selecting' tutorial, you can make informed decisions and draw reliable conclusions from the wealth of information available. 

Tutorials

• Evaluation criteria for selecting sources - interactive tutorial [5-10 minutes]

• Scholarly journal articles - this tutorial will support you in your selection of academic journal articles for assignment tasks. This is an interactive tutorial with activities [10-15 minutes]

Checklists

• Scholarly article evaluation checklist - downloads as a Word document. Use this checklist to support a deeper evaluation of journal article sources. Adapt and re-use the aspects you find useful.

• The ACCODS checklist developed by Jess Tyndall from Flinders University, provides five criteria for assessing the quality of Grey Literature (Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, Significance).
  Jess Tyndall, Flinders University, 2010. Guidance on how to evaluate and critically appraise grey literature.

Guides

Citation politics guide 
This guide will support you to examine your citation practices and provides resources to encourage a thoughtful approach to whose work you are engaging with, citing and ultimately uplifting and amplifying.