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If yes, what is the date?

If yes, is the date recent enough? YES NO

Who is the Author?

Does the source tell you the author? YES NO

If yes, who is the author?

Type of author: Type of Author?Person with a usernamePerson with real nameOrganizationBusinessNews SourceOther

Is the author qualified to report on the topic? YES NO

Why or why not?

What is the author’s purpose for the site?

Is there an obvious bias or slant to this site? YES NO

How do you know?

Is there advertising on the site? YES NO

What are the source’s Sources?

Does the source list where it got its information? YES NO

If yes, can you verify or check the sources? YES NO

If yes, are those sources accurate and trustworthy? YES NO

Are there Errors?

How does the source look? Look of the SiteProfessional and high-techProfessional but low-techMade by an amateur

Do all of the links work? YES NO

Are there obvious grammar/spelling errors? YES NO

Should you use this source? Yes No