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APA 7 Reference Examples
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Subjects: Broadcast + Media, Business, Marketing

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Use the SIFT Method to investigate the source, trace back one quote or claim or find another source for a claim.

Try the CRAAP Method to see how it fares against the checklist.

Would you use this source for a post-secondary assignment?

Mike Caulfield, research scientist at the University of Washington, developped the SIFT method. Check out his blog for more info on SIFT

Things to consider when evaluating information:

Currency: The timeliness of the information.

Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.

Authority: The source of the information.

Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content.

Purpose: The reason the information exists.