Reference librarians are committed to assisting you with the following:
Locating appropriate resources
Developing research skills
Providing citation guidance
Assisting with library technology
Reference librarians are on duty in person and virtually during all hours the library is open. Drop in to our Columbus and/or Delaware locations, contact us on chat, call (614-287-2460), or email refdesk@cscc.edu. You can also book appointments via Starfish!
Here is a list of Common Questions you should ask when analyzing any source for research purposes.
Currency: Information is timely
Can you locate a publication date or posted date? Are there revisions or updates to the information? Is the information current enough for your topic?
Relevance: Information connects to your research needs
How does the information compare to other sources you found? Do I need scholarly communication, facts and figures, or an emotional story? Does the information answer your research question?
Authority: Information comes from a trusted source or expert
Can you determine the author or publisher of the source? Is the author affiliated with a particular institution or organization? Is the author an expert on this topic?
Accuracy: Information is correct, reliable, and factual
Can you identify the original source(s) of information? Is the information supported by evidence? Has the information been peer-reviewed or fact checked?
Purpose: Information has a clear reason or intent
Is there an identifiable bias (political, personal, ideological)? What is the source's agenda (inform, persuade, sell, mislead, provoke)? Is the information factual, opinion, propaganda, or satirical?
*Based on the CRAAP test created by Molly Beestrum, Librarian, while at Dominican University.
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