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English 1301 and 1302: Evaluate Your Sources

Resources to assist with English 1301 & 1302

Evaluate Your Sources

Use the TRAAP method to evaluate your sources.

Consider:

Timeliness: Is the information current or outdated?

Relevance: How useful is the information for your research?  Corroborate from several sources.

Authority: Who is the author? Is this from a responsible organization?

Accuracy: Is the information reliable, truthful and correct? Does it come from a reputable source?

Purpose: Is the information biased or is it presenting an objective/balanced viewpoint?

Evaluating Websites

Check out our research guide on evaluating websites:

 

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