ENG Q3 L2; Gathering and Evaluating sources of an Argumentative essay

Primary sources

Are direct, firsthand sources of information and data

Secondary sources

Are interpretations or analyses of primary sources, often created by someone who did not experience the events firsthand.

High quality sources

Materials that were researched, written, and verified by the subject matter experts and listened professionals

Varied sources

Materials with verifiable and useful information. but there are possible biased and not as in-depth.

Questionable sources

Materials written by laymen who are not experts in the subject they are writing about.

Evaluate the authenticity, authority, reliability, and usefulness of the source

Is the source reliable in this subject? Does it have good reputation

Inquire or research about the author

I she or she an expert in this subject?

Inquire about the date of publication

Is it current our outdated?

Evaluate the intended audience

It is the material intended for someone at higher, lower, or the same academic level for you>

Evaluate the objectivity

Is this material made of facts and reliable references

Evaluate the coverage of the material

Does it cover your topic extensively