Evaluating sources

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What are the seven essential criteria for evaluating sources?

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1. Credibility 2. Relevance 3. Timeliness 4. Accuracy 5. Reasonableness 6. Reliability 7. Objectivity

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What defines a credible source?

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A credible source has strong support from a reliable person or organization with authority and expertise.

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How can you assess a source's credibility?

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Check the author's biography, look for spelling and grammar errors, logical fallacies, signs of bias, and evaluate the domain name.

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What makes a source relevant?

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A source is relevant if it contributes meaningfully to your paper, supports core arguments, adds authority, provides background information, or offers necessary definitions.

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What is the guideline for timeliness in evaluating sources?

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A source should generally be no more than ten years old, but older sources can be used if their relevance is explained.

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What should you check to ensure the accuracy of a source?

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Verify the author and publisher's credibility, look for supporting evidence, and confirm facts with other sources.

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What characterizes a reasonable source?

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A reasonable source presents information that makes sense and seems plausible.

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What defines a reliable source?

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Reliable sources do not show bias or conflict of interest and provide verifiable information.

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What does it mean for a source to be objective?

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An objective source presents both sides of an argument or multiple viewpoints, allowing for a balanced understanding.