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The score for this article was an 88.7-Good, based off of the criteria provided in the article "Ten C's for evaluating internet resources" by Richmond, Betsy; Everhart, Nancy; Auer, Nicole J. This is why this score was received:  Currency (0 to 15 Points)  The site has the date of last revision posted. Yes  The site has been updated recently. Yes  Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. No  Total: 10  Content (0 to 15 Points)  The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. Yes  This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. N/A  The information on the topic is thorough. Yes  The information is accurate. Yes  The purpose of the page is obvious. Yes  The information is in good taste. Yes  The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Yes  Total: 15  Authority (0 to 10 Points)  The authors are clearly identified. Yes  The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. Yes  There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. Yes  You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Yes  Total: 10  Navigation (0 to 10 Points)  You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. Yes  The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. Yes  The links are easy to identify. Yes, there is an abundance of links referencing topics directly related to the article.  The links are logically grouped. Yes  The layout is consistent from page to page. Yes  There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. Yes  The links are relevant to the subject. Yes  The icons clearly represent what is intended. Yes  Total: 10  Experience (0 to 10 Points)  The page fulfills its intended purpose. Yes  The page is worth the time. Yes  The page's presentation is eye-catching. Yes  The site engages the visitor to spend time there. Yes  Total: 10  Mul

USA Today is a valid news source because it is credible due to having the reporters name at the top, the date it was published, and it is one of the most popular news sites.

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1) Content - There isn't a lot of content on this page. But what there is seems accurate and posted without bias. 2) Credibility - Since this is USA today posting an Associated Press article I would say this is a reliable source. 3) Critical Thinking - Using standard deductive reasoning I can safely assume that this article is valid. I heard about it earlier and it's on a trusted news site. 4) Copyright - This page was copyrighted in 2014. But the article itself was uploaded 8:21 PM EST. 5) Citation - This article was originally an Associated Press article and they sight that at the bottom as well as giving credit to the photographer of the picture they used. 6) Continuity - There isn't a lot of continuity problems as this article is from today. It can be updated but only by USA today staff. 7) Censorship - This page is moderated fully. You can't even post comments on this article. You can however join a community discussion if you sign up and agree to their Terms of service. 8) Connectivity - This link like many others allows users to click directly on links for additional articles. However this one also adds a link to repost it directly on social media pages. 9) Comparability - This article has been reposted and confirm by numerous sites. It seems to be originally an Associated Press article that by using Google you can get more information on. 10) - Context - Within the scope of the search for "Chris Pine, DUI" this is the exact article I was looking for. It is short and easy to read and digest without going into too many details. Web Page Evaluation: Currency - 15, Content -15, Authority -10, Navigation -10, Experience -10, Multimedia -3. Treatment -7, Access -10, Miscellaneous - 8. Total:88 - Good.