Library Class and Subject Guides: Source Evaluation: CABLES Source Credibility Activity (Retired)

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The CABLES activity is no longer being updated and will be retired in Summer 2025.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.