Evaluating Information Resources

Content

• Does the article seem accurate and thorough?
  

• Is the information presented objectively?
  

• Is the article well organized and coherent?
  

• Are various points of view represented?
  

• Are there typographical or grammatical errors?
  

• What evidence is provided for support?

Authority

• Is the author's name stated on the document?
  

• Is the author qualified? (Check the author's education, occupation, or list of publications.)
  

• Is the article published by a credible source? (Does an individual, a university, a private company, or a political organization sponsor the site?)
  

• Does the site provide a contact for further information?
  

Timeliness

• Is the publication date appropriate to your topic?
  

• Is the site updated frequently?
  

• How recently was the published page/article updated?
  

• Does the date of publication affect the reliability of the information?

Usefulness

• How useful is this information to the purpose and audience of your paper?
  

• How will you use the information to support your argument?

Web Evaluation Assessment Sheet