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COMM 1000
Evaluating Sources: Checklist
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Communication, Journalism & Theatre Librarian
Barbara Bishop
(she/her/hers)
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231 Mell Street
Auburn University, AL 36849-5606
(334) 844-1690
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Subjects:
Communication
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Communication Studies
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Journalism
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Media Studies
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Public Relations
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Theatre
Purpose
Purpose
Does the page or article meet your needs? _____
Are the tone, content and style of the article or page meeting the needs of your
audience? _____
Authority
Authority
Is there an author listed? _____
Does the author cite sources or a bibliography? _____
Does the author cite formal credentials or experience? _____
Can you contact the author? _____
Do you know who sponsored or published the page or journal? _____
Accuracy
Accuracy
Does the article/site provide documentation for the information provided? _____
Does the article/site provide information that contradicts other sources? _____
Does the article/site include an explanation of its research methods? _____
Currency
Currency
Has the site been updated recently?
Is the date of the last revision posted? _____
Is the subject matter time-sensitive? _____
Objectivity/Bias
Objectivity/Bias
Is the author affiliated with a particular organization that might have a bias? _____
Are all sides of an issue represented? _____
Does the absence of other viewpoints indicate a bias or hidden agenda? ____
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