CARS

**Summary of The CARS Checklist for Research Source Evaluation**
Harris, Robert. "Evaluating Internet Research Sources." //VirtualSalt//. 15 June 2008. Web. 20 Apr. 2009. .
 * **Credibility** || trustworthy source, author’s credentials, evidence of quality control, known or respected authority, organizational support. Goal: an authoritative source, a source that supplies some good evidence that allows you to trust it. ||
 * **Accuracy** || up to date, factual, detailed, exact, comprehensive, audience and purpose reflect intentions of completeness and accuracy. Goal: a source that is correct today (not yesterday), a source that gives the whole truth. ||
 * **Reasonableness** || fair, balanced, objective, reasoned, no conflict of interest, absence of fallacies or slanted tone. Goal: a source that engages the subject thoughtfully and reasonably, concerned with the truth. ||
 * **Support** || listed sources, contact information, available corroboration, claims supported, documentation supplied. Goal: a source that provides convincing evidence for the claims made, a source you can triangulate (find at least two other sources that support it). ||