What is the format/type of source article ? Is the author an authority/expert on the topic? Explain how the author is qualified .

Choose sources that are RELEVANT to the course project’s assigned topics: Physical Description, Life Cycle/Reproduction, Structure/Function, Energy Ecology, and Habitat.

After summarizing the source article, it is necessary to evaluate it and state where you found it Briefly answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences:

What is the format/type of source article ?
Is the author an authority/expert on the topic? Explain how the author is qualified .
For subject-matter experts, provide their credentials .
For freelance/professional writers, state if all reference sources are academically and scientifically credible and provide an example.
For undergraduate-student writers , include the subject-matter expert that may have edited or reviewed their work.
If no author is listed, move on to discuss the publishing source.
How is the publishing source credible?
For more help, see this handout on evaluating resources.