These questions were adapted from an article by Sye & Thompson
Stop
Have you read articles from this media source and/or the author before?
Investigate the source
Describe the information this source typically publishes
What are the author’s credentials?
Find better coverage
Find at least four other outlets that have reported on/discussed this issue.
Does the main claim represent a consensus viewpoint, or is it the subject of much disagreement?
Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context
What is the main claim being made in the article?
What is the context of the article missing? Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context
From:
Sye, D., & Thompson, D.S. (2023). Tools, tests, and checklists: The evolution and future of source evaluation frameworks. Journal of New Librarianship, 8(1), 76–100. https://doi.org/10.33011/newlibs/13/9
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