| CRITERIA |
BOOKS
& PERIODICALS |
WEB
SITES |
| Authority |
- What are
the author's credentials that qualify her/him to write on this
topic?
- Who is the
publisher (academic or commercial)?
|
- Can the author
of the page be determined?
- Is contact
information provided?
- Is the author's
affiliation or credentials provided?
|
| Currency |
- What is the
publication date?
- Is it current
or out of date for your topic?
- Is there
a newer edition of the book?
|
- Is the information
current or out of date?
- Is the date
of most recent update included?
- Do the links
on the page connect?
|
| Validity/Accuracy |
- Can you verify
that the information is accurate or valid?
- Is the source
of information provided?
|
- Is the source
of the information provided?
- Can the information
be verified for accuracy?
|
| Audience |
- For whom
was the resource written?
- What
is the depth of coverage?
|
- For whom
was the Web site created?
- What
is the depth of coverage?
|
| Point
of View/Bias |
- Does the
author have a bias or agenda?
- Are the author's
goals clearly stated?
|
- Does the
author have a bias or agenda?
- Are the author's
goals clearly stated?
- Is there
a disclaimer included in the page?
|
Evaluate
Your Sources
