Why Evaluate Information?

Audience

Scope & Coverage

Timeliness

Authority

Accuracy

Objectivity & Bias

Using & Evaluating Web Information

Checklists

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Use these printable checklists when evaluating different types of sources. No source will be strong in all areas, so look at the overall quality based on what you'll be using the information for...like a specific assignment!

Evaluating Books
Evaluating Articles
Evaluating Web Sites

Be especially critical of the web since anyone can post information without having it checked for accuracy.