CRWR 4000 Advanced Creative Writing

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Factors to Consider When Evaluating the Credibility of a Source

Author's Level of Expertise

• Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
• Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
• What are the author's credentials and organizational affiliations?

Author's Point of View

• Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda?
• What is the purpose of the information?  Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain, or persuade?
• Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
• Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Date of Publication

• When was the information published or posted?
• Has the information been revised or updated?
• Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work as well?

Relevance

• Is the source appropriate for your purposes?
• Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
• Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?