| Appropriateness |
Does
the information fit with your course and assignment? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the information add to or support your research? |
_____ |
| Audience |
Is
the level of the article appropriate to your needs? |
_____ |
| |
Is
it readable or understandable to you? |
_____ |
| Scope
& Coverage |
Does
the article provide more or less information than you need? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the article address your research to the extent you need? Does it cover
several topics minimally or one topic in detail? |
_____ |
| Timeliness |
Was
the information recently published? |
_____ |
| |
Is
the information current enough for your research? |
_____ |
| Authority |
Is
there an author listed? |
_____ |
| |
Is
there information about the author's credentials or experience? Does
it indicate some expertise on the topic? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the author cite sources, or include a bibliography? |
_____ |
| |
Who
published the article? Are they reputable? |
_____ |
| |
Is
the source scholarly in nature? Is that important to your research? |
_____ |
| Accuracy |
Does
the article provide documentation for the information provided? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the article provide information that contradicts other sources? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the article include an explanation of its research methods? |
_____ |
| Bias |
Does
the article present information in an objective manner? |
_____ |
| |
Are
all sides of an issue represented? |
_____ |
| |
Is
the article's level of objectivity and bias acceptable for your research?
|
_____ |