It is crucial to evaluate your information sources as you progress through the research process. Not all information is reliable, or for that matter, true. And while some information might be accurate and dependable, it might not serve the purpose of your own project or paper.
While following general criteria, such as checking for updated webpages or ensuring an author is listed, can be helpful, you also need to learn how to do something called "lateral reading." The following video from the University of Louisville Libraries explains this concept.
