Timeliness of the information

Appropriateness of the information

Source of the information

Reliability and correctness of the information

Purpose and objectivity of the information should be clear.

Is there a date the information was published, posted or updated?

Do links to other sites or information work properly?

Is the information at an appropriate level?

Can they be contacted?

Does the URL represent a credible source?

(for example, .gc.ca – Canadian government

.com – commercial website)

Does it include a bibliography?

Are there errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar?

Is the information based on fact, rather than opinion?

Is the site free of stereotyping and bias (racial, cultural , faith or gender)?