Chapter
5 is about deciding which factors to use to evaluate a source, and knowing if
you should evaluate all types of sources in the same way. To determine what
factors should be used to evaluate a source, evaluate the relevance of the
source. You need to determine if the information in a source will help you address
your readers’ needs, interests, values, and beliefs. Evaluate the evidence of the source. Ask
yourself, is enough evidence offered? Evaluate the author of the source. Make sure
the author is knowledgeable about the topic.
Evaluate the publisher of the source, evaluate the timeliness of the
source, evaluate the comprehensiveness of the source, and evaluate the genre of
the source. Whether digital or field source, make sure you evaluate the
relevance and accuracy of the source. Know your purpose in writing your paper
while choosing sources. Remember to determine whether the source is relevant,
determine whether the source provides evidence and uses it appropriately, learn
about the author of the source, learn about the publisher of the source,
consider the comprehensiveness of the source, and consider the genre of the
source. Make sure to conduct a source evaluation for all of your sources.
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