Visual Resources

So, you did a Google search and found that PERFECT image/video.

Now you have to EVALUATE that item's:

1. ACCURACY
2. VALIDITY
3. WORTH

Here are some methods to assist you.

Google Image Search

Upload, drag, or copy and paste a URL to see where else an image appears on the internet.

YouTube DataViewer

This search engine does the same thing but with videos and any associated thumbnails taken from a video.  It is important to look out for "scrapes": old videos that are re-uploaded.  YouTube doesn't make this information accessible from their website.

NOW WHAT?  Well, what information did you find?  The creator? The site of original appearance?  A different version of the image or video?   

DON'T use a video or image if:

1. Your research leads you to discover the video or image was modified 
2. You can't find enough information to create a proper citation
3. The creator or source of video or image is NOT affiliated with a mid-level or highly authoritative organization such as:
   • a university
   • an academic/scholarly database
   • a newspaper or other journalism source
   • a well-edited wiki site that has a reference section