Information intended to be shared or used for research must be credible. Various sources can provide credible information, including books, websites, journal articles, magazines, and videos. However, there are specific features that determine whether a source is viable or not. These features include the publication date, author, argument type, peer review, references, audience, objectivity, relevance, evidence, and references.
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