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1. Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.

2. Summarize your source. (Use the template below.) ? It seems this source is arguing ____________________. ? This source is using this evidence to support the argument: ____________________.

3. Credibility and Relevance ? Explain the rationale for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence. (Use the template below.)

o Personally, I believe the source is doing a (good job / bad job) of supporting its arguments because ____________________.

? Explain the relevance of the source to your argument. (Use the template below.)

o I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because ________________________. -OR

o I will work to refute this counterargument in my essay by ________________________.