Evaluating+Online+Resources

When using online resources it is important for you to assess the information that you find. Many online sources do not go through a review process before publication. Therefore it’s up to each individual to question and evaluate the information presented. The following checklist is from [|UNC University Libraries] is an example of the types of questions to ask when evaluating information online.  [|Evaluating websites Scotch college] [|Berkley University Search Tutorials] [|Barebones 101 a basic tutorial on web searching] [|University of Waikato evaluating websites]
 * [[image:computer.jpg align="left"]]Check lists and tutorials for evaluating online information. **
 * Credibility || Is there an author listed? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the author cite sources or a bibliography? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the author cite formal credentials or experience? || _ ||
 * ^  || Can you contact the author? || _ ||
 * ^  || Do you know who sponsored the page? Are they reputable? || _ ||
 * Bias || || ||
 * ^  || Does the site present information in an objective manner? || _ ||
 * ^  || Are all sides of an issue represented, or is this site biased? || _ ||
 * Audience || || ||
 * ^  || Is the level of the website appropriate to your needs? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the content cover several topics minimally or one topic in detail? || _ ||
 * Accuracy || Does the site provide documentation for the information provided? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the site provide information that contradicts other sources? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the site include an explanation of its research methods? || _ ||
 * Currency || || ||
 * ^  || Was the information recently published? || _ ||
 * ^  || Has it been updated or revised? || _ ||
 * Relevance || Does the information add to or support your research? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the site provide additional links that are also useful? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the page provide more or less information than you need? || _ ||
 * ^  || Has it been updated or revised? || _ ||
 * Relevance || Does the information add to or support your research? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the site provide additional links that are also useful? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the page provide more or less information than you need? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the site provide additional links that are also useful? || _ ||
 * ^  || Does the page provide more or less information than you need? || _ ||