In general, a credible source is one that is unbiased and is backed up with evidence. When writing a research paper, always use and cite credible sources. Ask yourself these questions when determining if an article is credible or not:
Does the source include a reference list and document its research or data?
Who is the audience (researchers, professors, students, general population, professionals in a specific field)?
What is the purpose of the source (provide information or report original research or experiments, to entertain or persuade the general public, to sell something, or to provide news or information specific to a trade or industry)?
Who are the authors? Are they respected and well-known in the field? Are they easily identifiable? Have they written about other similar topics? What are their credentials?
Is the source reputable? Is it published on a reputable, non-biased web site, or in a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal, and not on a blog, or wiki?
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