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Authority
Be sure to see if the author's credentials are specified and if not, research that person (you can usually google them). The same should be done for a publisher of a website. - Ask yourself: Is this person an authority on this subject? If not, are they citing voices who have authority?
- Is the publisher reputable?
Bias
- Ask yourself: Is the purpose of this site's information to inform, teach, sell, entertain, or persuade?
- In what context would this source be useful?
Currency
- Determine if the source is up to date
- The publication date or date last updated should be displayed
- Consult at least one or two other sources yourself
