Source Criticism (Källkritik) is a method of evaluating information. It allows us to question information regarding reliability, accuracy and purpose.
To ensure a piece of information is trustworthy, we use a questioning process outlined in the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=CrsdtGAobXQ
CRAAP - a method to use when you evaluate your sources
Currency: the timeline of the information...
- When was the information published or updated?
- Are the links updated?
Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs...
- To what extent does the information relate to your topic or answer your questions?
- How do you know this is the best/ a a good source?
Authority: the source of the information...
- Who is the author/publisher/source?
- What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?
- Can you find contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail adress?
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