English Explanatory Dictionary

source criticism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The critical evaluation of a source of information in terms of intent, date, bias, authenticity and reliability by means of the methodologies of the humanities.

Word forms

source criticism

Etymology

Calque of German Quellenkritik.

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