Evaluating Outside Sources

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Learning how to evaluate sources can save valuable time in the research process and increase the effectiveness of your papers. This guide introduces you the things experienced researchers consider when evaluating their sources.

Consider a source's:

• Purpose and Audience
• Author(s)
• Publishing Bias
• Publication Medium
• Publication Date
• Degree of Specialization
• Role in Your Research
• Origins: Are they Primary or Secondary?
• Evidence: Is is Accurate & Balanced?