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Evaluating Sources: STAR Criteria
Source:
- Who is providing this information (e.g., creator + publisher)?
- What are their credentials?
- What is their purpose?
Timeliness:
- When was it created / published / updated?
- Does the date fit within your assignment requirements?
- Does currency matter for your topic?
Accuracy:
- What kind of evidence is being presented?
- Where does this evidence come from?
- Are there obvious errors (spelling, format, etc.)?
Relevance:
- Does this resource meet your assignment needs?
- What purpose does it fill?
