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Overview

Consider a Source's:

Purpose and Audience

Author(s)

Publishing Bias

Publication Medium

Questions to ask about Print Sources

Questions to ask about Electronic Sources

Questions to ask about Field Sources

Publication Date

Degree of Specialization

Role in Your Research

Origins: Are they Primary or Secondary?

Evidence: Is is Accurate & Balanced?

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Consider a Source's Publication Medium

As a researcher, you may find that your sources are published in a variety of mediums; for instance, print sources, electronic sources, and field sources. To view a list of questions you should ask about each type, click on the following links:

• Questions to ask about Print Sources
• Questions to ask about Electronic Sources
• Questions to ask about Field Sources