Information Literacy Modules: Wrap Up and Review

1. Library databases are a good choice for reliable sources because:

The authors have evaluated their own information
The database contains professionally evaluated material
because it’s easy to find what you need.

2. When evaluating a source, you should consider:

Authority, objectivity, currency
Friendliness, ease of use, font
Popularity, opinion, education

3. You interview a survivor of Hurricane Irma about the hurricane's impact on the residents of the state of Florida. This interview is an example of:

Secondary source
Primary source
Library catalog search
Web search