New Brunswick
13. Building skills in critically selecting resources that support ideas concepts and claims
13.1 Basic Research Source Selection
Chapter 13.1
Master Research Source Selection Skills
Learn to identify credible sources and evaluate research materials for academic success and critical thinking development.
What You'll Learn
Students learn systematic criteria for evaluating source credibility effectively
Peer reviewed sources provide highest reliability for academic research
Primary and secondary sources serve different research purposes clearly
Proper evaluation prevents misinformation and strengthens academic arguments
What You'll Practice
1
Students evaluate multiple source types for academic research projects
2
Practice identifying most credible sources from various options provided
3
Apply systematic criteria to distinguish reliable from unreliable sources
Why This Matters
Mastering source selection skills enables students to distinguish between reliable and unreliable information, supporting academic success and informed decision-making throughout their lives.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Source Evaluation
Research Skills
Critical Thinking
Academic Writing
Information Literacy
NB Curriculum Aligned
