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Evaluating Information Sources


All of the information we receive, whether it's from another person, TV, print, radio, or the Internet, needs to be evaluated. Consider some of the questions below when critically evaluating sources:
  • Is the Information Current? 
  • Is the Information Relevant? 
  • Is the Information Authorative? 
  • Is the Information Accurate? 
  • What is the Purpose of the Information? 
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