AUTHORITY -- What are the author’s or ogranizations qualifications for presenting this information?
OBJECTIVITY -- Is it clear what the intention or main purpose of the information is? To inform? To entertain? To force an opinion? To sell something? To educate? Are the goals or aims of the individual or group clear to you?
CURRENCY -- Is the content up-to-date? Does it matter to you and your topic if the content is older or newer?
COVERAGE -- What topics are covered and to what depth? Coverage may differ depending on the source.
AFFILIATION -- Is there a corporate entity (i.e. company, government, organization, university) that supports this site? Is there a link to the homepage of the organization? Is there contact information such as an email link and a snail mail address? How might this affiliation affect objectivity?
AUDIENCE -- For what audience is the material intended? Is it for students in elementary school? Middle school? High school? Is it for adults? How complex is the use of language?
Sometimes websites can provide excellent resources to support your ideas. Make sure you are checking the credibility of the internet source by checking with your instructor, a librarian, or by using tools for evaluating sources.
The following are a few reliable internet sources to try:
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