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ENGL 151: Critical Studies in Literature

Some questions to ask your sources:

Rationale

Why did the author publish this information? To entertain, sell, or educate you?

Authority

What are the author’s credentials?

Are they related to your research area?

Date

When was it published? Updated? Does it matter?

Accuracy

Was the information reviewed?

Is the information correct in comparison to other things you have read?

Relevance

Does it help to answer your research question?