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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?

investigate whether it has been peer-reviewed
confirm the information on a government website
analyze the source for formality
determine the date of publication

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determine the date of publication

Reason: currency is the first basic check for accuracy — if the source is outdated its facts may no longer be correct. After checking the date, Lara can then verify peer review, cross-check with authoritative sites (e.g., government sources), and evaluate the source’s tone and credibility.