The SMART Check
The SMART Check is particularly helpful when evaluating news stories. Determine if your news source is SMART before believing what is reported.
| S | Scope | What is the scope of the article? Does it cover the subject with enough depth and detail? |
| M | Motivation | What is the purpose of the article? To sell you an idea or to inform? |
| A | Authority Accuracy |
Who created the article, and what are the author's credentials? Can the information be verified? |
| R | Relevancy Reliable |
Is the content appropriate for your needs? Do you have to have scholarly sources? |
| T | Timely |
Is the content current? |
Clinical Librarian
Kaitlyn Van Kampen
She/Her/Hers
Contact:
Clinical Librarian
Joseph Regenstein Library, Room 263
Joseph Regenstein Library, Room 263
773.702.4557
Subjects: Biomedical Sciences, Medicine