– Is the page/content CURRENT? (Check the date at the
top/bottom.) – Do I need up-to-date info for my topic?
R
– Is the page/content RELEVANT? – Does it have the information I need/want? – Is it at my reading level?
A
– Who is the AUTHOR? – Is the person an expert in this field? (How can you
check?) – Does the person have a degree in this field (associated
with a university/college?)
A
– Is the content ACCURATE? – Cross reference the information with other credible
sources (library databases, academic journals,
reputable sites, books, encyclopedias)
P
– What is the PURPOSE? – Think P.I.E. (Persuade Inform Entertain) – What is the point of view? – Is the view objective or biased? – How does this affect the credibility of the information?
