There are three ways to determine the reliability of a source: Peer Review, Editorial Review, and Reader Review.
Peer Review
A scholar/researcher/professor writes an article (aka 'manuscript') or book proposal.
Editorial Review
The editor(s) are experienced practitioners or jounalists.
Used by:
Reader Review
Everything you find online--through Google, Facebook, blogs, and websites--must be carefully reviewed to determine its reliability.
Use the CRAAP and SMELL Tests to quickly decide if a source can be trusted.
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