| 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 book appropriate to your needs? |
_____ |
| |
Is
it readable or understandable to you? |
_____ |
| Scope
& Coverage |
Does
the book provide more or less information than you need? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the book 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? |
_____ |
| |
Has
it been updated or revised? Is there a date to prove that? |
_____ |
| Authority |
Is
there an author(s) or editor(s) listed? |
_____ |
| |
Is
there information about the author's credentials or experience? Does
it indicate some expertise on the topic? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the author cite sources, include a bibliography or feature a list of
references? |
_____ |
| |
Who
published the book? Are they reputable? |
_____ |
| Accuracy |
Does
the book provide documentation for the information provided? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the book provide information that contradicts other sources? |
_____ |
| |
Does
the book include an explanation of its research methods? |
_____ |
| Bias |
Does
the book present information in an objective manner? |
_____ |
| |
Are
all sides of an issue represented? |
_____ |
| |
Is
the book's level of objectivity and bias acceptable for your research? |
_____ |