Organisation websites can be a useful source of information. Explore research centres and institutes to discover new developments and emerging applications. Industry and professional bodies often provide news, events, publications and resources for industry professionals (some resources may be restricted to paid members).
Organisation websites can be a useful source of information. Explore research centres and institutes to discover new developments and emerging applications. Industry and professional bodies often provide news, events, publications and resources for industry professionals (some resources may be restricted to paid members).
Find and research suitable materials and products for projects.
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?
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 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.