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Accuracy |
Where does the information come from? How reliable and free from error is the information? How do you know? Is the information supported by evidence? Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Can you verify the information in another source or from personal knowledge? Is the content primarily opinion? Or is it balanced with multiple points of view? Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion? |
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Authority |
Who is the author or creator? What are the author's qualifications and credentials for writing about this subject? Are there organization affiliations? And are they reputable? Does the information provide references or sources for data or quotations? |
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Objectivity |
Is the information presented with a minimum of bias? |
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Currency |
How recent is the information? Is it current enough for your topic? Has it been updated or revised? |
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Coverage or Scope |
What topics are included in the work? |
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Usability |
Is there a Table of Contents, Index, page numbers to guide you? |
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