To understand
if a source is trustworthy, find out what you can about it
using the book, article or web site that's in front of you.
Try and identify:
- the
source's purpose
for presenting information
- the
credentials of the author
or publisher
- the
relationship of the author or publisher to the source
- the
level of objectivity of the author
or publisher towards the topic
- the
date of publication
The below
criteria will help you determine whether a source is credible
and reliable:
AUTHORITY
ACCURACY
OBJECTIVITY & BIAS