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FYS101: Imagined Worlds: Social Justice & the Power of Literature: Primary Sources

Newspapers, Magazines, and More

Social Media and Websites as Primary Sources

Websites and social media posts vary greatly in quality and viewpoint.

So when selecting a web source, ask yourself the following questions:

  • Who created the source?
  • What is the mission or purpose of the creator? 
  • What bias might they have about this topic?
  • Do they back up their views with information from outside sources?
  • Is this information likely to change rapidly?  When was it updated?

 

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