# Evaluating sources
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# Evaluating sources
- [What are you looking for?](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/what-are-you-looking-for/)
- [Identify keywords](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/what-are-you-looking-for/#identify-keywords)
- [Identify the type(s) of information you need](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/what-are-you-looking-for/#identify-the-type-of-information-you-need)
- [Where to find information](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/where-to-find-information/)
- [How to find information](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/how-to-find-information/)
- [Find information by type](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/how-to-find-information/)
- [Find information by subject](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/how-to-find-information/#find-information-by-subject)
- [Search Catalogues and databases](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/how-to-find-information/#how-to-search-catalogues-and-databases)
- [How to evaluate information](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/evaluating-sources/)
- [Rauru Whakarare](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/evaluating-sources/rauruwhakarare/)
- [SIFT](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/evaluating-sources/sift-framework/)
- [TRAAP](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/evaluating-sources/traap/)
- [How to find course readings](https://onlineresources.blogs.auckland.ac.nz/files/2024/07/Finding-course-readings-in-Canvas.pdf)
Is the information you found good enough to use in your assignment? Check out the Rauru Whakarare, SIFT and TRAAP evaluation strategies.
[Rauru Whakarare](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/evaluating-sources/rauruwhakarare/)
The Rauru Whakarare Evaluation \
Framework provides a kaupapa Māori-informed approach to evaluation.
[SIFT](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/evaluating-sources/sift-framework/)
Using SIFT helps combat evolving disinformation threats, misinformation concerns and fake news.
[TRAAP](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/finding-information/evaluating-sources/traap/)
Use the TRAAP framework to evaluate whether information is valuable and reliable.
### Related topics
- [Reading effectively](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/reading-effectively/atuniversity/)
- [Note-taking](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/note-taking/)
- [Critical thinking](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/critical-thinking/)
### Workshops
- [Academic Skills: Finding information](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=19066)
See all [available workshops.](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tetumuherenga)
**Short on time? Watch a video on:**
- [Finding information](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/99789/pages/finding-information) – 5:38
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