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Where? Publisher

  • Where does the information come from?
  • Where can I verify the information presented?
  • Who is the publisher?
  • How reputable is the publisher?
  • Does the publisher take responsibility for the content?
  • Is the item published as a peer-reviewed/refereed journal, scholarly journal, magazine, or news source?
    Check  Ulrichsweb if you're not sure.
  • Good sources tell you from where they got their information.  Look for citations to sources and links to good web sites.
  • If a Website,
    • Where is it published? What is the domain?
    • Will it be there tomorrow?  Is it a stable site that will continue to exist?