Lara is writing a paper and wants to verify the information from her source. Which step should Lara take first to determine the accuracy of the source?

Lara should first check when the source was published. The publication date helps her judge whether its information may be outdated before she spends time verifying individual claims. The correct choice is “determine the date of publication.” Peer review and checking a government website can also help assess accuracy, but the date is the first basic check.

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