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Early Modern Studies

Evaluating Sources

Although librarians have carefully compiled these sources, there is no substitute for your own evaluation. Use the following guides to help you.

CARS Evaluation Checklist
CARS = Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, and Support
The CRAAP Test
CRAAP = Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
Critical Evaluation of Information Sources
Questions to ask, and where to find the answers when evaluating sources

Gateways & Portals

E-book databases

Sites of Interest

British Library: Treasures in Full
Magna Carta, Renaissand Festival Books, Shakespeare and more
Shakespeare's Restless World: Podcast
Objects that influenced Shakespeare and his world are discussed.
Google Cultural Institute
The Ambassadors, Hans Holbein the Younger, 1533. This is just a starting point. Explore topics like Baroque, The Medici, artists like Anthony van Dyck.

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