Credibility Accuracy Reasonableness Support C.A.R.S. Credibility Accuracy Reasonableness Support
Credibility: Trustworthy The quality of evidence and argument is evident. The author's credentials are available. Quality control is evident. It is a known or respected authority.
Credibility Credibility is relative Consider the author’s relation to her subject. rehttp://research.amnh.org/~orsola/Einstein.htm.
Accuracy: Up-to-date Factual Detailed and exact Comprehensive Its purpose reflects intentions of completeness and accuracy.
Reasonableness Fair Balanced Objective and reasoned There is no conflict of interest. There is an absence of fallacies or slanted tone.
Support Listed sources Contact information Its claims will be supported. Documentation will be supplied.
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Be responsible Follow the same concepts of CARS in your own work. Be as complete and accurate as possible. Address the opposition. Be reasonable with language and tone. Cite all information that is not common knowledge. Use the BEST sources possible.