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ENT 100: General Entomology

Evaluate Your Sources

Accuracy
Does the author cite references to support her/his thesis? Are the references also from credible sources?
 
Author
Who produced the information? What can you find about the author’s credentials?
 
Objectivity
Is the content presented as fact or speculation? What is the source’s purpose?
 
Timeframe
When was the source written/created? Is the information still relevant?

A useful method to evaluate websites — CRAAP test: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose