LibGuides: Evaluating Websites: Fake News vs. Real News: Credible Sources

Credible Sources for your Classes!

Do you feel like this when your students constantly insist on using Wikipedia or other unreliable sources?

Direct students to the library resources linked below to ensure that they are locating accurate, credible, and useful information for whatever project they might be doing.

**Also, ask your librarian to make a Libguide for a specific project! We love assisting students and teachers with locating awesome sources!

For Quick Info

Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
Excellent resource providing articles, images, etc. on a wide range of topics.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Reference eBooks on a variety of topics.

In-depth Research Options

Gale in Context: Science This link opens in a new window
Provides up-to-date information on scientific studies, topics, and news.
Gale in Context: U.S. History This link opens in a new window
Provides numerous types of resources, from periodicals, academic journals, reference materials, etc. on U.S. history.
Issues and Controversies in History This link opens in a new window
Discover some of the various arguments throughout world and American history.
Bloom's Literature This link opens in a new window
This comprehensive database offers literary criticisms, synopsis, character explanations, etc. for numerous literary titles.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Access to numerous academic journals, perfect for in-depth information on a topic.

Citation Resources

Purdue Owl
Collection of resources for citation formats, including MLA, APA, and Chicago style. One of the best resources for information on writing and the research process.