This document outlines three questions to consider when evaluating information sources: 1) Are the facts true or false? 2) Is the information presented as fact or opinion? 3) What is the point of view or bias of the person sharing the information? The document emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating sources by considering whether facts are true, if information is presented as fact or opinion, and any potential biases when sharing or considering ideas from others.

1. How to Evaluate a Source:
the basics
Julia Miele Rodas, Ph.D.
Bronx Community College
Fall 2021

2. When sharing ideas, or, considering the ideas of others,
always consider three questions:
1. Are the facts included true or false?

3. When sharing ideas, or, considering the ideas
of others, always consider three questions:
2. Is the information being shared fact or
opinion?

4. When sharing ideas, or, considering the ideas
of others, always consider three questions:
3. What is the point of view (bias) of the
person sharing?