Evaluating Sources on the Space Economy of Europe
Search Terms
- Space economy
- Space economy research
- Space economy Europe
- Future space economy
Criteria
- Author & Publishing Body
- Are credible and authoritative on topic.
- Are free of conflicts of interest.
- Accessibility & Distillation of material
- Discussion is outlined accessibly.
- Topic is covered fully and information is sufficiently broken down.
- Keyword prevalence
- Search terms are used in discussion.
- Topics in discussion are relevant to keywords.
- Strength of sources used
- Referenced correctly.
- References are relevant.
- References are also inline with these evaluation criteria.
- Purpose
- Is clear and stated.
- Is free of bias and undeclared opinion.
| Search Term | Author | Accessibility | Keyword | Source | Purpose | Total Score | |
| Morgan Stanley – 5 Themes | “Future space economy” | 3 – Author is an industry expert. Publisher is engaged in funding for industry discussed. | 5 – Explanation is broken down and key themes are identified. | 4 – Paper is about the search topic. | 2 – Links exist throughout paper. No bibliography included. | 3 – Stated purpose is discussion for for-profit industry. | 17/25 |
| OECD – FOR PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROSPERITY | “Space economy research” | 5 – Author and Publisher are part of team dedicated to research on topic. | 3 – Document prepared for governmental officials. | 5 – Paper is directly about the search topic. | 5 – In-text citations and bibliography exist. | 4 – Stated purpose is briefing government officials. | 22/25 |
| Harvard Business School – Commercial Space Age is Here | “Space economy research” | 5 – Both Authors are industry experts. Publisher is academic and credible. | 5 – Explanation is broken down and key themes are identified. | 5 – Paper is directly about the search topic. | 1- Some links exist to news events. No bibliography included. | 4 – Educational purpose stated. | 20/25 |
| ESA – Measuring the Space Economy | “Space economy Europe” | 3 – Author not included. Publisher is industry leader. | 1 – Explanation is too short to be useful. | 4 – Paper is about the search topic. | 0 – No links, citations or bibliography exist. | 3 – No stated purpose. Educational purpose inferred. | 13/25 |
| Journal of Arts Science & Commerce – Measuring the Space Economy | “Space economy research” | 5 – Author is an industry expert. Publishers is centre of industry research. | 3 – Explanation is broken down well, academic language used throughout. | 5 – Paper is directly about the search topic. | 5 – In-text citations and bibliography exist. | 5 – Stated purpose of research and education. | 23/25 |
| CNBC – $1 trillion Space Industry | “Space economy” | 4 – Author is industry correspondent. Publisher is credible news outlet. | 4 – Explanation is broken down and key themes are identified. | 4 – Paper is about the search topic. | 2 – Links exist throughout paper. No bibliography included. | 4 – No stated purpose. Informational purpose inferred. | 18/25 |
