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FYEX 100: First Year Experience Introduction to the MSU Library

This guide provides FYEX 100 students an introduction to Memorial Library.

Evaluate Web Resources

This video helps you determine if a website is reliable and whether the source is appropriate for assignments.

Source Credibility Presentation: CABLES

The CABLES activity is no longer being updated and will be retired in Summer 2025. Watch for new content about assessing source credibility and authority in Fall 2025.

There are many things to consider when trying to discern if a source is reliable or not. Use the Google Slideshow below to learn more about assessing a source's credibility using the CABLES method. CABLES stands for Currency, Authority, Bias, Level, End-Goal, and Support.

CABLES Source Credibility Downloadable Slides

Looking for the previous version? Visit our CABLE source credibility activity page.

CABLE Source Credibility Activity

CABLES Assessment Rubrics
Adapt the multiple rubrics for the evaluation worksheets, annotated bibliographies, or other assignments involving use of the CABLES source evaluation criteria.

Source Credibility Worksheet

Below you'll find a worksheet that should help you determine if your sources are credible using the CABLES method.

CABLES Source Credibility Worksheet
This form will help you evaluate sources using the CABLES method.

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