A good first step is to take a look at the URL. Different URLs denote different types of web sources Publishing multiple editions is a signal that the author is motivated to keep the information current. ago 17.28 CET OBR says almost half of Hunt's autumn statement 'headroom' explained by fuel duty rise that's unlikely to happen The irony of an autumn statement on Equal Pay Day which prioritises pints over childcare was not lost on us. The government clearly thinks the crumbs they offered parents during the Spring Statement is enough - it is not.

Flashy fonts, pop-ups, and a distracting layout can also be a sign that the content is not credible. The main purpose should be to educate the reader, not to try to convince them to buy or believe something. In the age of “fake news”, it’s more important than ever to carefully evaluate news articles, especially those found online. News sources are often best used to situate your argument or ground your research, with more academic sources making up the “meat” of your analysis. When evaluating a news source, ask yourself: We know this is a trap; it’s the same one the Tories set us in 1997,” said one Labour MP, highlighting how Tony Blair went into that election pledging to match the spending limits set by John Major.

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This was reinforced by Farage’s first challenge, which involved him putting his head in some snakes. He did this with quiet resolve, unlike the YouTuber whose primary tactic was to shriek. That wouldn’t have worked for Farage, because he knows what he’s signed up for. Do a trial, smile through the disgust and pray you come out of it looking like a good egg. Rehabilitation by light entertainment. This is what we’ve come to. What a grim, cynical show this has become.

Academic journals are one of the best resources you can turn to during your research process. They are often peer reviewed, which means they have undergone a rigorous editing process prior to publication. When evaluating a journal article, ask yourself: Authority: Where is the source published? Who is the author? Are they considered reputable and trustworthy in their field? While the government could raise public sector productivity to maintain service levels, economists doubt efficiency gains on such a scale can be achieved. In any other country in the world, if you look at their fiscal forecasts, they have details going out five years. In our framework, these things run out until the government makes a political decision to run a spending review. That’s not how it works in other countries.” There are a lot of sources out there, and it can be hard to determine whether they are sufficiently credible, but doing so is an important information literacy skill. To help, librarians at California State University developed the CRAAP test in 2004. What is the CRAAP test?The CRAAP test has 5 main componentsFailing to do that is placing providers in a perilous financial position and is likely to lead to more closures at a time when the government should be shoring up the sector,”

Unfortunately, we won’t see the impact until April when parents struggle to access the childcare funding they were promised, because there are no places available.“ By “lower the tax burden”, Hunt means stop it going up even by ever more than it is already going up. (See 1.45pm.)

A few examples of databases where you can find well-regarded academic journals are: JSTOR, EBSCO, Sage Publications, PubMed, and Project Muse. News articles You can find high-quality journals via Google Scholar or your institution’s library. Your library also may have access to journals behind paywalls. The article shouldn’t favor one side of the story or one point of view, but present all sides fairly.