C
Currency
When was it last published/posted, revised or updated?
Is the information current enough to be accurate?
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R
Relevance
Does it relate to your topic or answer your question?
Who is the intended audience?
Is the language too technical or too simple?
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A
Authority
Who is the author, publisher, source, or sponsor?
What are their credentials or affiliations?
Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
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A
Accuracy
Where does the information come from?
Is it supported by evidence? Can you verify the claims?
Has it been reviewed or refereed?
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P
Purpose
Why was this information created (e.g. inform, sell, etc.)?
Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda?
Is the point of view impartial?
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