Evaluate source quality, build annotated bibliographies, and maintain curated reference collections. Covers the CRAAP test, source classification, citation management, and research documentation patterns. Triggers on source evaluation, bibliography creation, or research documentation requests.
Evaluate, document, and maintain curated collections of references and sources.
| Criterion | Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | When was it published/updated? Is the information still valid? | Medium |
| Relevance | Does it address the specific question? Who is the intended audience? | High |
| Authority | Who is the author? What credentials/affiliations? | High |
| Accuracy | Is it evidence-based? Can claims be verified? Peer-reviewed? | Critical |
| Purpose | Is it informative, persuasive, or commercial? Any bias? | Medium |
| Tier | Source Type | Reliability | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Primary research, official specs | Highest | Peer-reviewed papers, RFC documents, official API docs |
| A | Authoritative secondary | High | Textbooks, reputable technical blogs, conference proceedings |
| B | Community knowledge | Moderate | Stack Overflow answers (high-vote), well-maintained wikis |
| C | Informal | Variable | Blog posts, tutorials, forum discussions |
| D | Unverified | Low | Social media, anonymous posts, undated content |