Q Evaluating Source Credibility Complete this assignment using a source that you intend to use for your research essay. Step 1: Identify the title, author (if possible), and URL for the article you are using for this assignment. Step 2: Complete the chart below: The questions in this chart are those that you should ask when deciding whether or not a source is credible. Answer each question about the source you identified in Step 1 above: Question Your Answer Who wrote the article and what are their credentials? (note: if the author’s name is hyperlinked in the article, click it to learn more about the author) From information provided about the author or from information on the website, does the author have a political affiliation or noticeable bias on the topic? How up-to-date is the information? To answer this question, consider the following: when was the information last updated? Does the article use facts that are outdated? Does the source provide references or cite studies or research or data to verify its information? Does the writer cite well-respected authorities on the topic? How well written is the article? Does it contain any grammatical errors? Does it contain any inflammatory language? Does it ignore other points of view? Before you submit the assignment, make sure you completed step 1.
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