Assess this source
Kammer, J. (2020). I’m a Liberal Who Thinks Immigration Must Be Restricted. The New York Times.
Who is the author of the argument and the name of the source (if different), and what is the 'citation' (e.g., "Conversation with my uncle during winter break. He cited decrasing unemployment per Bureau of Labor statistics" or "Lev Parnas interviewed by Rachel Maddow on 1/22/20")?
- R = Reputation
Do they have reputation for reliability?
Are they in a position of authority? - A = Ability to Observe
Is the author in a position that allows access to reliable evidence?
If the article is about an event, did the author actually observe the event? - V = Vested Interest
Does the author have a personal stake in the topic/event?
Would the author gain anything by misleading their audience? - E = Expertise
Does the author have specialized knowledge on the topic or event?
Is the author considered an expert in the field? - N = Neutrality
Is the author neutral about the issue or is bias evident?
Is the source of the evidence neutral or bias?
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