Cheatography
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Assessing the quality and relevance of resources for academic and research purposes.
Currency
* When was this posted/published? |
* Has this information been revised/updated? |
* Is it important to have the latest information, or will older sources work? |
Authority
* Who is the author, publisher, or source? |
* What are their credentials? |
* Is the source trustworthy? |
* Can I find out any more information? |
* If a website, what does the URL tell me about the source? |
Purpose
* What does the information do? |
* Is the purpose clear and the point of view impartial or are there biases? |
* Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda? |
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Relevance
* Does it relate to my research or answer my question? |
* Is it at an appropriate level? |
* Have I looked at various sources to see if this one is relevant to me? |
* Am I comfortable citing this as a reputable source for my research? |
Accuracy
* Where does the information come from? |
* Is it supported by current evidence? |
* Can I verify any of the information in another reliable source? |
* Does the tone or language seem balanced, unbiased, and free from errors? |
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