Event box

Evaluating sources - for SCC and SPGA students

This workshop on how to identify reliable and relevant information for an assignment will cover:

  • Different types of information sources
  • Making decisions on the credibility of resources and how to evaluate them.

By the end of this workshop you should be able to:

  • Identify appropriate information types to use
  • Evaluate sources using the CRAAP test
  • Judge whether information is reliable.

Please note we will not be covering search technique in this workshop.

This workshop is designed for School of Communication & Creativity and School of Policy & Global Affairs students.

Related library guide: Finding and evaluating information by Antonella Yarnold

Date:
Friday 1 November 2024
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Location:
NSQ Library Level 3 teaching room
Site:
Northampton Square Library
Event organiser:
Fiona Paterson
Audience:
  Postgraduate     Undergraduate  
Categories:
  Communication & Creativity     Policy & Global Affairs  

Accessibility adjustments

We endeavour to make our workshops inclusive by design. If you require a specific adjustment for this workshop, email subjectlibrarians@city.ac.uk. Include the name, date and time of the workshop you wish to attend to discuss support options. Some adjustments may take longer to organise, so contact us in good time before the start of the workshop.
Registration has closed.

Related training

Upcoming training

Time Zone: UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)

Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library In-Person

Join Emilia for this practical workshop to help you get started using Bloomberg. You'll use the Bloomberg terminal yourself so you can get used to the navigation. It will take place in the Bloomberg...  More
Date:
Thursday 6 February 2025
Time:
09:30 - 11:00
Room:
G005 - Computer Studio (10 to20), Business School Library
Audience:
  Postgraduate     Undergraduate     City Staff  
Categories:
  Business     Business School Postgraduates     Business School Undergraduates  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 1 seat left
Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library

Finding Company and Financial Information - attend in person at the Business Library In-Person

Join us for this in-person session to help you get the most out of our company and financial information from the following resources: Fame, Mergent Online, and Orbis M&A By the end of this workshop,...  More
Date:
Friday 7 February 2025
Time:
09:30 - 10:30
Room:
1010 - Computer Studio (16), Business School Library
Audience:
  Postgraduate     Undergraduate     All Levels  
Categories:
  All Schools     Business School Postgraduates     Business School Undergraduates     Database workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 14 seats left
Finding Company and Financial Information - attend in person at the Business Library

SHPS Postgraduates & Researchers: Formulating an effective research question for your dissertation/research paper Online

This workshop is aimed at SHPS Masters and PhD students, researchers and academics who are about to embark on research for their dissertation or research paper. The session will cover the steps...  More
Date:
Friday 7 February 2025
Time:
11:00 - 12:00
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  Postgraduate  
Categories:
  Health & Psychological Sciences  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 4 seats left

Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library In-Person

Join Emilia for this practical workshop to help you get started using Bloomberg. You'll use the Bloomberg terminal yourself so you can get used to the navigation. It will take place in the Bloomberg...  More
Date:
Monday 10 February 2025
Time:
10:30 - 12:00
Room:
G005 - Computer Studio (10 to20), Business School Library
Audience:
  Postgraduate     Undergraduate     City Staff  
Categories:
  Business     Business School Postgraduates     Business School Undergraduates  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 1 seat left
Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library

Introduction to Eikon Online

Join an expert trainer from LSEG for an engaging and informative session on mastering Eikon alongside Datastream. You'll discover: - The ins and outs of navigating Eikon with ease - The wealth of...  More
Date:
Monday 10 February 2025
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Room:
Online workshop, Online Workshop
Categories:
  Business School Postgraduates     Business School Undergraduates     Database workshop     Researcher Workshops  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 30 seats left

Image