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When evaluating an information source, keep in mind these general criteria and questions: reliability: Are the facts accurate? credibility: Is the author an authority on the topic? perspective: Is the source written as an opinion or does it use other sources as evidence? purpose: Does this material inform, explain, persuade? |
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