1. Who is the author? Is he/she a scholar? A historian? A social scientist? A journalist? A blogger? Is it or is it not clear who the author is?
2. What was the author's purpose for writing this article/book/website? Who is the intended audience? How do you know?
3. What kinds of evidence does the author use? Does the author document her/his sources? Does the author rely on opinion or unsubstantiated claims?
4. What kinds of questions can we ask using this article/book/website?
5. What questions are we unable to answer using this article/book/website?
