Consider each of these factors when assessing sources you uncover
C = Currency [Timeliness of the information]
R = Relevance [Importance of the information for your needs]
A = Authority [Source of the information]
A = Accuracy [Reliability, correctness, and truthfulness of the content]
P = Purpose [The reason the information exists]
S = Source [Who is providing the information?]
M = Motivation [Why are they telling me this?]
E = Evidence [What evidence is provided for generalizations?]
L = Logic [Do the facts logically compel the conclusions?]
L = Left Out [What is missing that might change our interpretation of the information?]
This chart contains a variety of questions that you should ask yourself when evaluating books, periodicals, and web sites based on five main criteria.
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Currency |
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Authority |
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Validity/Accuracy |
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Audience |
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Point of View (Bias) |
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