Check for the organization of article. Most articles will have the following sections listed.
Check to see that authors are listed, if no authors, this is most likely not a trustworthy article! In some cases, there will not be an author list, but instead, there might be a government organization listed such as the EPA, USGS, or USDA. These articles are still trustworthy and may be used. Check if the authors have trustworthy credentials associated with a research university or government agency. Look for a statement in the header or footer of the document that says submitted (date); accepted (date). This is a sign that the document went through the peer-review process. Check for graphs and tables. This is a sign that research has been conducted and analyzed. When in doubt, ask your instructor or a librarian!
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