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When was the work published?
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Look for a publication or copyright date on the
- Title page (books, journals)
- Reverse of the title page (books)
- Cover (journals, magazines, newspapers)
- Table of contents (journals, magazines)
- Bottom of the page (web sites)
Dates on web pages may indicate
- When the page was created
- When the page was published on the web
- When the page was last revised
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Is your topic one that requires current information?
| Topic areas requiring the most up-to-date information may include
Science, Medicine, or current events
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Has this source been revised, updated, or expanded in a subsequent edition?
| Search catalogs and other databases for more recent editions
OCLC Worldcat
Books In Print
Amazon.com
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Does the work update other sources?
| Compare publication dates and content to other sources you have found
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Does it substantiate other materials you have read, or add new information?
| Seek out multiple points of view and include a diversity of sources and ideas
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Have you found enough information to support your arguments?
| Look for gaps in your arguments and evidence
Facts
Statistics
Evidence
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