It is not enough to just cite your sources, especially if we are likely to be unfamiliar with them or perceive them as biased.
| Note | Symbol Key: | Interpretation |
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SUPERIOR |
You did a superb job of not only citing your sources but also pointing out why they were good sources. |
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EFFECTIVE |
Your sources seemed entirely appropriate for the point being made |
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PROBLEMATIC |
You should qualify your sources more. If we are unfamiliar with your sources, it does not enhance your credibility. Tell us why your sources are good sources for your topic by summarizing their credentials. |
| – = |
DETRIMENTAL |
Your citation of sources was seriously undermined because we could not trust them. |
| ? = |
DETRIMENTAL |
Because you did not cite your sources, we had no basis for knowing where you got your information. This takes away our ability to judge the quality of your sources and seriously undermines your credibility. |
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MISSING | You did not qualify your unfamiliar sources. |