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Evaluating Sources: The Basics
Primary Sources
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Evaluating Sources: The Basics
Authority
Who wrote it?
What are the author's credentials?
Who sponsors the web page?
Audience
Who is the target audience?
What is the purpose of the page?
Advocacy, news, opinion, scholarship...
Currency
When was the information published?
Has a more recent publication disputed these claims?
Objectivity
Is there a bias?
How can you tell?
Are facts accurately cited?
Support
Are sources cited?
Are citations from well-known authorities?
Other Criteria
How deeply is the topic covered?
What other information do you need to round out your argument?
Is the content (article, book, etc.) easily available? Do you have enough time to use ILL?
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