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ENG111-Sturges

Evaluating Sources

Did you find something you think you could use?  Let's evaluate first!

C – Currency: When was this information written or last updated? Is it outdated?
R – Relevance: Does this help your topic? Is it an appropriate level?
A – Authority: Who wrote it? What are their qualifications?
A – Accuracy: Is it supported by evidence? Any typos or other errors?
P – Purpose: Is the info trying to inform, teach, sell, persuade, or entertain? Is the info fact, opinion, or propaganda? Why is the information here?

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Can you tell from the URL which site is most accurate?

  • http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086
  • http://www.martinlutherking.org/
  • http://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm
  • http://www.thekingcenter.org/about-king-center

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