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Bearman, David; Trant, Jennifer – D-Lib Magazine, 1998
Discusses asserting and assessing authenticity of digital information sources and why authenticity is an issue now. Describes three types of technical and social strategies (public, secret, and functionally dependent) for asserting authenticity. Cites examples of requirements for authenticity from the various stages in the research process. (AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Information Processing, Information Sources
