kildekritik
Kildekritik is a Danish term that translates to source criticism. It is the practice of critically evaluating the reliability, relevance, and validity of information sources before accepting them as factual. This approach is fundamental in academic research, journalism, and everyday information consumption to distinguish between credible and unreliable data.
The core principles of source criticism involve asking key questions about any given source. These questions
In practice, source criticism involves comparing information from multiple sources to identify inconsistencies and corroborate facts.