Evaluating Sources
It is very important that you use reliable sources when doing a research paper. To ensure that the information you are putting into your paper is accurate, it is important for you to use a variety of sources from a variety of formats (books, periodicals, internet sources, etc.).
When evaluating sources, you need to consider the following:
Not sure as to whether you should use a source? Fill out one of the forms below or ask your teacher to take a look at the source.
It is very important that you use reliable sources when doing a research paper. To ensure that the information you are putting into your paper is accurate, it is important for you to use a variety of sources from a variety of formats (books, periodicals, internet sources, etc.).
When evaluating sources, you need to consider the following:
- Authority
- Who is the author?
- Is the author an expert in the particular field?
- Purpose
- Why was the work written?
- Was it written to inform or persuade?
- If work was written by an organization, what is the purpose or mission of the organization?
- Currency
- When was the work written or updated?
- Is the information in the work still current?
- Coverage
- Is there a table of contents or an index?
- Is the work organized in a logical way to make it easy to find information?
- Do the extras (images, links, etc.) relate to the text?
- Accuracy
- Did the author cite sources?
- Did you find any discrepancies with facts when compared to other sources?
- Are the spelling and grammar correct?
Not sure as to whether you should use a source? Fill out one of the forms below or ask your teacher to take a look at the source.
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