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The history of fashion is an extensive field of study. Many online resources have been developed to further research, and aid discussion into the topic. Click onto the subheadings above to see and hear more.
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Below is a few helpful questions to consider as you peruse the source material.
Online Sources
What is the website domain? (.edu, .gov, .org, .com, etc.)
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Is there an institution behind the source? Does the institution have a set of beliefs or goals that may cause bias?
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Who is linking to the webpage?
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Does the scholarly article or report include footnotes or citations?
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Is there a central authority on the website?
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Is the information current?
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Is the information the original source?
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Are images or videos properly cited or credited?
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Author
Does the expert hold any licenses, advanced degrees, or is recognized by other authorities such as universities or organizations?
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Is the field the expert weighing in on in their area or a related field?
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Does the expert review facts and evidence and then synthesize them to form a conclusion?
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Has the expert lied? Have they misrepresented themselves or any information in the past?
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Is the expert trying to sell or market an item to you?
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Disclaimer: These checklists were designed by Corin Castro, a contributor for this site, for a prior project. Most of the items have been altered to meet the specifications and requirements of this pathfinder.