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Evaluating Information
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Criteria for Evaluating Information
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Authority - Who wrote it?
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Objectivity - Any possible biases?
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Quality - How well is it written?
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Coverage - Is it relevant and corroborate other resources?
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Currency - Is it current?
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Relevance - Does it match your research needs?
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