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Evaluate a source in context

A polished appearance is not evidence of accuracy. Follow important claims back to their original context and distinguish a source's expertise from the strength of a particular argument.

Find the original publication.
Inspect the supporting evidence.
Compare an independent source.

Choose a useful next step.

Source evaluation guides that help readers inspect origin, evidence and context. Source Review treats credibility as a set of questions to investigate rather than a badge to assume.