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In evaluating an online resource for use in a research project, you should consider

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Authority - Is the authority in this material clear and legitimate? Is the writer qualified?

Accuracy - Can the factual information be verified by legitimate authority? Can one opinion be verified against another?

Objectivity - Is the material objective and free of advertising, bias, and hidden agendas? Is the language impartial? Is the statistical evidence credible?

Currency - Is the material updated frequently to ensure currency? Does the material reflect the most up-to-date research?

Coverage - Is the material complete, partial, or out of context? If the material is out of context, is there a path to find the source? If the material is out of copyright, has it been updated to make it more current?

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