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Types of Sources - What's the Difference

Learn quick and easy criteria for differentiating between common source types often used for projects and research at the university.

Types of Sources (video)

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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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