| C | R | A | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency- When was the information published or last updated? | Relevance- What is the depth/coverage of info? Who is the intended audience? How well does the source answer your questions? | Authority- Who wrote the information? What are their credentials? Are they affiliated with a company? A non-profit? A university? Look for a Contact Us or About Us page. | Accuracy- Are there any citations? Do the links work? Where are the links going? Can you verify the information elsewhere? | Purpose- Does the website aim to teach? Inform? Sell? Entertain? Persuade? Is it .gov? .edu? .com? |
Watch this video to learn strategies for evaluating scholarly articles for your own research needs.
How to Read a Scholarly Article
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