Number 1: https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/30-tips-tricks-all-photoshop-users-should-know–cms-34437

• Technology changes very rapidly, how current is the information you found?

The article itself was updated in March of 2023.

• Who is posting the information? Are they an authority on the matter? How can you tell?

Abbey Esparza posted this information, and on their profile it says that they are a digital artist with over ten years of experience.

• What types of gatekeeping mechanisms are in place for the source you found? (i.e., is there an editor or are posts up/downvoted democratically?)

There are only thumbs up buttons on the site, but this specific website is also buried in the different categories. I also believe there is an editor.

• Discuss the quality of the information. Is it well written, clear, and easy to follow?

It’s very easy to follow, and they bold the shortcuts. They also include pictures!

• Finally, is this a resource you might use in the future, and if so, why?

I would say yes, it just has shortcuts and stuff, so there’s a low chance of anything messing up my computer.

Number 2: https://www.keithknittel.com/10-adobe-photoshop-tips-tricks-in-2022

• Technology changes very rapidly, how current is the information you found?

The date on the site is February 24th, 2022.

• Who is posting the information? Are they an authority on the matter? How can you tell?

I would assume Keith Knittle, since it has a little blurb about him at the bottom of the page. It says that he is a designer that takes photos (and uses Photoshop), so I think that he can give a few tips that he uses in Photoshop.

• What types of gatekeeping mechanisms are in place for the source you found? (i.e., is there an editor or are posts up/downvoted democratically?)

I believe that there is an editor.

• Discuss the quality of the information. Is it well written, clear, and easy to follow?

I think it’s pretty straightforward, but sometimes too much so. I don’t think it’d be great for a beginner, but if you know the basics of Photoshop, then it’d be easier to understand.

• Finally, is this a resource you might use in the future, and if so, why?

Not for beginners, but if I need advice, maybe I’d skim over this article.

Number 3: https://gizmodo.com/18-quick-photoshop-tips-for-beginners-1770054733

• Technology changes very rapidly, how current is the information you found?

It says it was originally posted in 2016.

• Who is posting the information? Are they an authority on the matter? How can you tell?

David Nield. He has been writing how-to guides for about 20 years. I’m not sure if they’re an authority on the matter.

• What types of gatekeeping mechanisms are in place for the source you found? (i.e., is there an editor or are posts up/downvoted democratically?)

I think there’s an editor.

• Discuss the quality of the information. Is it well written, clear, and easy to follow?

It’s fairly written and easy to follow!

• Finally, is this a resource you might use in the future, and if so, why?

Probably! It’s written for beginners.