Is It Useful?

Locate a possible source for Essay 3 topic. This source should be to give your essay extra information (from the library or other credible resource). Answer the following questions.

1. Name and author of the source.

2. Is it reliable (from a reliable source)?

3. Is it relevant (how does it relate to your purpose)?

4. What are the author’s credentials (can you tell his/her
qualifications)?

5. What is the stance (does it advocate 1 point of view, or multiple?)?

6. Who is the publisher/sponsor (publisher, etc)?

7. What is the level (can you understand it? Was it written for a more
academic or general audience)?

8. When was it published (recent? older?)? Does that matter for your purpose?

9. Does it include other useful information?