A reference database is continually being revised and updated. Gather citation elements from:
- The entry you are using
- The citation given by the database
A reference database is continually being revised and updated. Gather citation elements from:
Use the title page first to find:
Gather more information from:
Wikipedia’s goal is to compile a free encyclopedia of all human knowledge written from a neutral point of view:
Use tools to judge the article’s quality:
For other suggestions on how to evaluate Wikipedia, see the Knowledge Base article “How do I evaluate Wikipedia?“
Quotes are typically hard to verify. A quotation database may provide the author but not the source of a quote. The quote may be incorrectly worded or attributed to the wrong person.
Search inside an author’s published books to verify a quote.
If current information is important to understanding your topic, check the following:
Corroborate: Fact-check the content in media that tend to be current (e.g., news, blogs, magazines, and web pages).
A reference work provides a balanced view of a topic.
A reference source is usually compiled by many people. A contributor’s expertise and credentials should relate to your subject. A credible author or subject editor might:
A reference source is organized for quick access to facts and data.
The title may include a word like: