Evaluating Sources

Reviews

What do reviewers say about
this source?

Since you can't be knowledgeable about every subject, you may need to rely on the opinions of analysts and experts. These people have read many articles and books in their field and often have practical experience. Though you may not agree with their conclusions, using their experience will help you evaluate your sources.

To find reviews and criticism:

Ask your instructors for their opinions about your choice of sources.

Ask your Librarian to help you identify the best Library database or reference sources to find book reviews.

It can be more difficult to find reviews for Web sources. Try using sites that rate pages, like the Scout Report, for some indication of their quality. The Scout Report can be found at <http://scout.wisc.edu/>