This guide showcases the major resources available for research in the fields of digital media, games and animation. Use databases and LibrarySearch to search for academic journal articles, as well as books and ebooks, conference papers and trade journals
Australia's national museum of screen culture, located in Fed Square, Melbourne. Film, TV, videogames, and art.
Evaluating information sources
The CRAAP test
Evaluate your sources using the CRAAP test to find reliable, quality information.
• Currency: when was it created?
• Relevance: is it on my topic?
• Authority: is it by an expert?
• Accuracy: is it correct?
• Purpose: why was it created?
The SIFT method
Evaluate web and social media sources in 4 moves using the SIFT method.
• Stop - think before using a source.
• Investigate where it is from.
• Find alternative sources.
• Trace claims, quotes and media.
Fact checking
Fact checking is an important skill. Find out how to assess and verify your sources with RMIT's Fact checking guide.
• Assess websites and social media.
• Lean how to spot fake news.
• Develop your media literacy skills.
