Grade 8 research employs a Potential Sources Tool which looks at seven areas to consider when evaluating sources:
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When considering the date, ask yourself these questions:
*See CURRENCY tab for more information
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When considering the publisher, ask yourself these questions:
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When considering the author, ask yourself these questions:
*See AUTHORITY tab for more information
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When considering the type, ask yourself this question:
Type = Purpose
*See PURPOSE tab for more information
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When considering accessibility and interest, ask yourself these questions:
*Remember to look for the "Read Aloud" feature on many available databases for more accessibility
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When considering relevance & richness, ask yourself these questions:
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When considering credibility & accuracy, ask yourself these questions:
*See AUTHORITY, ACCURACY, and BIAS tabs for more information
TIP: Check for previous work: Look around to see whether someone else has already fact-checked the claim or provided a synthesis of research. [Some places to look: Wikipedia, Snopes, Politifact, and NPR’s Fact Check website.]
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