The ACT UP method for evaluating sources was created by Dawn Stahura as a way to critically evaluate information sources in which the user takes an active approach to consuming and producing information.
- A - Author. Who wrote the resource? Who are they? Background information matters.
- C - Currency. When was this resource written? When was it published? Does this resource fit into the currency of your topic?
- T - Truth. How accurate is this information? Can you verify any of the claims in other sources? Are there typos and spelling mistakes?
- U - Unbiased. Is the information presented to sway the audience to a particular point of view? Resources unless otherwise stated should be impartial.
- P - Privilege. Check the privilege of the author(s). Are they the only people who might write or publish on this topic? Who is missing in this conversation?
