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Evaluating Sources - Remember Your ABCDs

A - Author
  • Who wrote the information? Why should you trust them? Are they an expert on the subject? 
  • If you can't find an author, is there an organization that is taking credit for the work?
B - Bias
  • What is the article or website's purpose? What is their point-of-view?
  • Are they trying to educate or inform you? Or are they trying to sell you something?
  • Does the information only take one side of an issue?
C - Content
  • Is the information relevant to your research topic? 
  • Does it seem thorough, complete, and accurate?
  • Are there any grammar or spelling errors?
  • Are there references for the information?
D - Date
  • When was the information published?
  • When was the website last updated?
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