To ensure accurate record keeping, it is suggested that you complete a worksheet for each source that you consult, including the following information:

Article/Chapter/Periodical/Book/Website title
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Publication date
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Author
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URL/Book call #/Bibliographic citation
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Points to keep in mind:

1. What was the writer's purpose?
2. Did the author have authoritative credentials?
3. What is the scope of the information?  How much of the topic is covered?
4. At what audience is the information aimed?
5. What is the most unique piece of information you found in the source?
6. What key words were most successful in helping you to find relevant information?
7. How did you verify the information that you found?